It was a good run, but Strawberry Crest unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Friday. They fell just short of the Riverview Sharks by a score of 7-6. Strawberry Crest was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Riverview apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Kennedy Shea and Madison Houseworth stepped up to the plate in a big way. Shea went 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base, while Houseworth went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a triple. Another player making a difference was Riley Clark, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
On Riverview's side, Briyana Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits. Smith has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Aiyana Hicks was a standout: she went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and an RBI. Kylie Freeland was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
Strawberry Crest now has a losing record at 8-9. As for Riverview, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Strawberry Crest will face off against Lennard at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lennard is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season. As for Riverview, they will head out on the road to square off against Gaither at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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