It was a good run, but Estero unfortunately witnessed the end of their seven-game winning streak on Tuesday. They took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Riverdale Raiders. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Estero has scored all season.
Estero saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Drue Overmyer, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base and a double.
On Riverdale's side, Eli Jenkins made a splash no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). Jenkins has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up a single hit in three consecutive pitching appearances. Jenkins was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other pitching news, Lane Murphy looked comfortable as he pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit.
Back at the plate, Hayden Prescott was incredible, going 2-for-3 with two triples, two runs, and an RBI.
Estero's loss ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-2. As for Riverdale, their win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-4.
Estero is on the road again on Wednesday to play Bonita Springs at 7:00 p.m. Bonita Springs' pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Estero's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Riverdale, they will head out on the road to take on Gateway at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Gateway is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
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