The Riverside Pirates will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Benjamin Logan Raiders at 5:00 p.m. Benjamin Logan took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Riverside, who comes in off a win.
On Monday, Riverside had just enough and edged Troy Christian out 6-5.
Riverside's win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Michael Shockey, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Benjamin Logan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of London.
Riverside now has a winning record of 10-9. As for Benjamin Logan, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-16.
Riverside's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. Riverside has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Benjamin Logan, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Riverside continue to outrun the ball?
Riverside couldn't quite finish off Benjamin Logan in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 and fell 3-1. Will Riverside have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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