Milwaukee King had to hit the road for their first game and sadly it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They suffered a tough 8-2 loss at the hands of Riverside University/Meir on Thursday.
For Riverside University/Meir's part, Iyana Benson made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Benson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Laila Duncan, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Chaeli Gutzmann, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
The win made it two in a row for Riverside University/Meir and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Milwaukee King will take on Milwaukee School of Languages at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Milwaukee King is out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. Riverside University/Meir will take on Milwaukee Bay View at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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