It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Riverside Prep had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They blew past the Yucca Valley Trojans 18-5. The victory was familiar territory for Riverside Prep who now have three in a row.
Jazlyne Torres and Rachel Lillibridge made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Torres pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Lillibridge tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Torres scored a run while going 1-for-2, while Lillibridge scored a run while going 3-for-5.
In other batting news, Isabella Villatoro was a standout: she scored three runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Sadie Martinez, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
On Yucca Valley's side, Maddy Dillon was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. Dillon is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last five games she's played.
Riverside Prep's win bumped their record up to 15-16-1. As for Yucca Valley, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-12.
Riverside Prep will face off against Oxford Academy at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Oxford Academy's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last five matches. Yucca Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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