Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Riverside couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 8-1 walloping at the hands of the Walnut Wildcats on Friday. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, Riverside couldn't push the score so high this time.
For Walnut's part, Neely Hodum spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up nine Ks. Hodum has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Brynley Dawkins was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. Brailee Quinn was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Riverside dropped their record down to 17-6 with that loss, which was their third straight at home. As for Walnut, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-13.
Riverside does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Walnut also has no future games currently scheduled.
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