River Islands had lost five straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 2-8 to make it six. They lost 21-4 to the Venture Academy Mustangs. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Mustangs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 6-0 on April 4th.
As for Venture Academy, their record is now 10-3. Considering they have won nine games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Venture Academy's part, Savanah Espinoza made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out ten batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Espinoza has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two triples, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most triples she has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, Venture Academy got a massive performance out of Amiyah Pizano, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Gracelynn Silva was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple.
Coincidentally, River Islands and Venture Academy will both be playing Aspire Langston Hughes Academy the next time they take the field. The Riptide will head out to face the Titans on Friday, while the Mustangs will host them at 5:00 p.m. on May 7.
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