Softball Recap: Riverside Picks Up Sixth Consecutive Victory

Beavers

Margin (Wins)

04/18/26 vs Loudonville	20
04/24/26 @ North	16
04/22/26 vs North	16
04/13/26 @ Kenston	12
05/08/26 @ Mayfield	11

Riverside had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 11-run drubbing they dealt Mayfield on Friday. The Beavers put the hurt on the Wildcats with a sharp 14-3 victory. The result was nothing new for the Beavers, who have now won 12 matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.

Clara Granchi spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Riverside got a massive performance out of Emma Wilhelm, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. That's the most doubles Wilhelm has posted over her last ten games. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddy Kevern, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double.

Riverside always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .590. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mayfield only posted an OBP of .296.

The win (which was Riverside's sixth in a row) raised their record to 21-3. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Mayfield, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-13 record this season.

Riverside will venture away from home to face off against Perry at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Mayfield, they will welcome South at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.