McCluer North hit Riverview Gardens with a 11-run seventh inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Rams lost 17-3 to the Stars. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Stars this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-0 back in April.
Riverview Gardens saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Will Pierce, who went 1-for-4 with three stolen bases and one run. Another was David Graden, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.
Riverview Gardens' loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for McCluer North, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 7-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Riverview Gardens will challenge Hazelwood East at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Rams' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Spartans have averaged an impressive 8.5 runs per game this season. As for McCluer North, they will welcome STEAM Academy at McCluer South Berkeley at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. The Stars are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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