Rio Americano scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They blew past the Natomas Nighthawks 22-1. Rio Americano might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won four contests by ten runs or more this season.
Sydney Anderson was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Anderson was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Iris Garverick, who went 3-for-3 with six RBI, three runs, and two doubles. Taylor Bloyed was another key contributor, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
On Natomas' side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Danielle Benson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was My'Auni Brown, who went 1-for-2 with a triple and an RBI.
Rio Americano's victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-8. As for Natomas, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rio Americano will face off against Vista del Lago at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Vista del Lago will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Rio Americano surely won't give up without a fight. As for Natomas, they will head out on the road to challenge Johnson at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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