Detroit was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Rivercrest Rebels by a score of 6-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Detroit of the 9-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Rivercrest's part, Victoria Torres was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up four earned runs off six hits. Torres has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Torres was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Madison Vaughan was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Addison Martin, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Detroit's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Rivercrest, their record is now 6-11.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Detroit will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Alba-Golden at 6:00 p.m. As for Rivercrest, they will face off against Fruitvale at 2:00 p.m. on Monday. Fruitvale hasn't scored more than two runs for five games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
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