The matchup between Riverdale and Gordonsville on Thursday hardly resembled the 3-0 effort from their previous meeting. The Riverdale Warriors fell just short of the Gordonsville Tigers by a score of 12-10. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Warriors have suffered since April 12, 2024.
Bella Waldrop and Camryn Jewell did some serious damage despite the final result: Waldrop scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Jewell scored a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Payton Hurst, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
They weren't the only ones working in the hit department: Riverdale kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gordonsville only managed nine hits.
Riverdale's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Gordonsville, their win was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Riverdale will square off against Blackman at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Gordonsville, they will face off against Warren County at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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