Riverside extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 6-9 in the process. They lost 15-0 to the Holy Cross Crusaders. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Crusaders this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-1 on April 4th.
As for Holy Cross, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-1. Considering they have won ten contests by more than five runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
For Holy Cross' part, AVA SCHMIDT was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. SCHMIDT has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, MIA GALELLA and MEGAN HASSAJ did most of the damage at the plate: GALELLA got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI, while HASSAJ went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and four RBI. Those three RBI gave GALELLA a new career-high. KIERA BAUMAN also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Riverside will venture away from home to face off against Honesdale at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Vikings are facing the Hornets at the right time seeing as the Hornets are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Holy Cross, they are taking a road trip to take on Lakeland at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last five games the Chiefs have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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