Dunmore is still undefeated this season after their game against Riverside on Wednesday, but Riverside came as close as anyone has to beating them. The Dunmore Bucks had just enough and edged the Riverside Vikings out 5-3. This was payback for Dunmore, who suffered a 4-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Rachel Walsh made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Walsh has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Walsh was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Allie Dempsey, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI and a run. Emily McGowan was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
Dunmore's victory bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Riverside, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dunmore will take on Old Forge at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Dunmore will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. Riverside will take on Western Wayne at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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