Riverton scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They put the hurt on the Copper Hills Grizzlies with a sharp 15-2 win. The result was nothing new for Riverton, who have now won seven matchups by nine runs or more so far this season.
Dylan Zullo and Zack Edwards were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Zullo pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Edwards tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. At the plate, Zullo went 2-for-4 with three RBI, while Edwards scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kaden Allred, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Drake Piersall was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
On Copper Hills' side, they got a good showing from Connor Drachman, who struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and seven unearned) runs off six hits.
On the hitting side, Copper Hills saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Peyton Adams, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
The victory (which was Riverton's tenth in a row) raised their record to 16-6. As for Copper Hills, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-11.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Riverton will take on Bingham at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Riverton is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road. As for Copper Hills, they will challenge Corner Canyon at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Copper Hills is facing Corner Canyon at the right time seeing as Corner Canyon is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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