Riverdale's game last Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They had just enough and edged the Woodlake Tigers out 7-6. This was payback for Riverdale, who suffered a 3-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.
CHARLIE COX looked comfortable as he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also only allowed one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on EMMANUEL BOJORQUEZ, who scored two runs and stole five bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Xadrian Camacho, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and four RBI.
On Woodlake's side, Elias Lang made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Landon Gamez, who scored a run while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
The victory got Riverdale back to even at 6-6. As for Woodlake, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-6 record this season.
Riverdale will take on South at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday. South is coming into the matchup with three straight wins on the road, so Riverdale will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Woodlake, they will be playing at home against Wonderful College Prep Academy at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Wonderful College Prep Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
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