Riverside was the 23-1 winner over Western Wayne when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Vikings fell just short of the Wildcats by a score of 12-11 on Wednesday. The Vikings have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Mikayla Smith led a balanced group of hitters, going 4-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Emily Chilek, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Riverside now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Western Wayne, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Coming up, Riverside will challenge Holy Cross at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Crusaders will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight. As for Western Wayne, they will face off against Old Forge at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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