While Chiawana's win against Kennewick wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Riverhawks narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Lions 4-3. The Riverhawks haven't had any issues with the Lions recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Gabriella Garza spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Jessica Melendez was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. Another player making a difference was Chase Wirt, who went 1-for-4 with one home run.
Riverhawks
| 04/29/25 vs Kennewick | 4-3 |
| 04/18/25 vs Hermiston | 12-9 |
| 04/18/25 vs Hermiston | 16-5 |
| 04/08/25 vs Pasco | 17-0 |
| 04/01/25 vs Walla Walla | 15-3 |
| 03/28/25 vs Kamiakin | 4-3 |
Chiawana's victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-4. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Kennewick, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chiawana will host Richland at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Riverhawks 3.6, the Bombers 1.9) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Kennewick, they will welcome Walla Walla at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lions are facing the Blue Devils at the right time seeing as the Blue Devils are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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