South Bend Riley had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the La Porte Slicers by a score of 6-3 on Saturday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as South Bend Riley also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
ELLIANA GONZALES spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on eight hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on CHLOE WHITMER, who scored two runs while going 4-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of VICTORYA HARMON, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On La Porte's side, Mia Maxel put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. Maxel was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
In other batting news, Madi Squire made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Shayla Sorg was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
South Bend Riley's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-10. As for La Porte, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 13-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Bend Riley will take on South Bend Clay at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. South Bend Riley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season. As for La Porte, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Crown Point at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Crown Point's pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so La Porte's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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