For the second straight game, Riverdale will face off against Oakland. The Warriors will be playing at home against the Patriots at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Riverdale is on a six-game streak of home wins, Oakland a six-game streak of away wins, meaning someone's leaving a streak behind.
Riverdale came up short against Oakland on Monday, falling 8-2. The defeat continues a trend for the Warriors in their meetings with the Patriots: they've now lost five in a row.
For Oakland's part, Taylor Minnick made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Minnick has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Chloe Aaron was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Jada Ellison was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs.
Oakland hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least two batters in three consecutive matches.
Oakland is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-4-2 record this season. As for Riverdale, their loss dropped their record down to 9-14.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Riverdale hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .363. However, it's not like Oakland struggles in that department as they've averaged .361. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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