Riverhawks
| 04/08/25 vs Pasco | 17 |
| 03/25/25 @ Walla Walla | 14 |
| 04/01/25 vs Walla Walla | 12 |
| 03/22/25 @ Central Valley | 11 |
| 03/18/25 vs Othello | 9 |
Chiawana never got on the board in their matchup on Friday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Southridge on Friday. They put the hurt on the Suns with a sharp 10-3 win. Considering the Riverhawks have won seven matches by more than six runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Makinzie Lange spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Gabriella Garza, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Samantha Melendez was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Garza wasn't the only one making solid contact: Chiawana kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. The Riverhawks are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Chiawana's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 8-4. As for Southridge, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 8-4.
Looking ahead, Chiawana will head out to challenge Pasco at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Riverhawks are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Southridge, they will challenge Kennewick at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Suns' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 8.8 runs per game this season.
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