It's playoff time, and Riverside had no trouble coming through when it counted. They put the hurt on the Westside Wolverines with a sharp 16-10 win on Monday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Generals as it put an end to their six-game losing streak.
Rylan Covington made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in February of 2024. He was even better at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. He also hit a triple, marking his first of the season.
Josh Skipper
| 04/14/25 vs Westside | 3 |
| 04/01/25 vs Ribault | 3 |
| 03/04/25 @ Westside | 2 |
| 04/10/25 @ Wolfson | 1 |
| 04/03/25 @ ED White | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Josh Skipper, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Riverside is 2-1 when Skipper posts two or more runs, but 1-16 otherwise. Douglas Evans was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Riverside's win bumped their record up to 3-17. As for Westside, they are on a 31-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-20.
Looking ahead, Riverside will face off against Clay at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Blue Devils' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so the Generals' hitters will have their work cut out for them. Westside does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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