Beaverton is 2-8 against Aloha since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Beavers will face off against the Warriors at 5:00 p.m. Beaverton has given up an average of 6.8 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Beaverton easily dispatched McKay on Wednesday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Beavers fell just short of Mountainside by a score of 11-9 on Friday.
Kennedy Riedel was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and one RBI. Allium Berg was another key player, going 2-for-4 with four RBI.
Meanwhile, Aloha hadn't done well against Southridge recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Warriors walked away with an 8-3 win over the Skyhawks. The game was the first time the Warriors have beaten the Skyhawks on their field since April 17, 2018.
Chiyori Brumley made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Brumley was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. She also put up a run, which was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Abby Dimeo was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Avery Dimeo, who went 2-for-4 with two runs.
Aloha kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 8-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Aloha's record is now 12-9. As for Beaverton, their loss dropped their record down to 11-11.
Monday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Beaverton hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .350. However, it's not like Aloha struggles in that department as they've averaged .338. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Beaverton might still be hurting after the 11-3 defeat they got from Aloha when the teams last played two weeks ago. Can the Beavers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
