The Riverside Panthers will square off against the Mount Carmel RED TORNADOES at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. Riverside will be looking to extend their current 11-game winning streak.
Riverside is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They walked away with a 4-1 win over South Park.
Riverside let Dylan Meyer and Zach Hare run wild. Meyer went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and two RBI, while Hare went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs.
Meanwhile, Mount Carmel came tearing into Monday's matchup with six straight wins , and they left with even more momentum. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 4-3 W against the Saints.
Drew Yagodzinskie was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run and one double.
Yagodzinskie wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Lukas Carpenter, who went 2-for-4 with one RBI.
Riverside's record is now 20-2. As for Mount Carmel, their record now sits at 20-4.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Riverside hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .327. However, it's not like Mount Carmel struggles in that department as they've averaged .327. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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