Donna North hasn't had much luck against Rivera recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Chiefs will host the Raiders at 5:30 p.m. Donna North has given up an average of 11.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Donna North fell victim to Mercedes and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Tigers, falling 13-0.
Meanwhile, Rivera never let their opponents score on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 13-0 margin over Porter. The Raiders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matchups by eight runs or more this season.
Kiley Trevino was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, Rivera got a massive performance out of Elisa Cuellar, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double. That's the most stolen bases Cuellar has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Melanie Ramirez, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Rivera hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are 6-2-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
The victory made it two in a row for Rivera and bumps their season record up to 11-13-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 3 runs in those games. As for Donna North, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-18.
Donna North might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Rivera in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Chiefs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
