Riverside is 0-9 against Hurricane since March of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Riverside Warriors will be playing in front of their home fans against the Hurricane Redskins at 6:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Riverside scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They never let Huntington onto the board and left with a 16-0 victory. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Riverside with their most commanding win of the season.
Ryley Chapman looked comfortable as she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits (she also only allowed one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Allison Williams was a standout: she scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Keelee Harrison was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Meanwhile, Hurricane had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. Everything went their way against the Cougars as they made off with a 17-2 win.
Jaden Jones was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyndall Harper, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a double.
Riverside's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-4. As for Hurricane, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season.
Wednesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Riverside has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .474. However, it's not like Hurricane struggles in that department as they've averaged .454. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Riverside suffered a grim 15-0 defeat to Hurricane in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Will Riverside have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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