The matchup between Baxter Springs and Riverton on Monday hardly resembled the 3-1 effort from their previous meeting. The Baxter Springs Lions had just enough and edged the Riverton Rams out 12-10. Baxter Springs' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Riverton's part, Shelby Barnett made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4. Avery Barnett was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
The win (which was Baxter Springs' third in a row) raised their record to 3-4-1. As for Riverton, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Baxter Springs will take on Independence at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Riverton, they will be playing at home against Mt. Vernon at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Riverton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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