Lehman Catholic is 1-9 against Riverside since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Cavaliers will host the Pirates at 5:00 p.m. Lehman Catholic has given up an average of 11.6 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Things were looking good for Lehman Catholic after they put the first run on the board on Wednesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They came up short against Russia, falling 14-4. The Cavaliers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Bailey Cooper was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Meanwhile, Riverside had just enough and edged out Northeastern 3-2 on Thursday. That's two games straight that the Pirates have won by just one run.
Riley Dillon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Miah Carman was excellent, going 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
The win made it two in a row for Riverside and bumps their season record up to 14-10. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of one runs across that stretch. As for Lehman Catholic, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-13.
Monday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Lehman Catholic hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .344. However, it's not like Riverside struggles in that department as they've averaged .312. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lehman Catholic might still be hurting after the 17-10 loss they got from Riverside in their previous meeting back in April. Will the Cavaliers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
