It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Camden Central ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Riverside Panthers out 6-4. That's more bragging rights for Camden Central, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
For Riverside's part, Lauren Ruehl spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up ten Ks. Those eight innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Jayla Davenport was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Alora Sanford was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Riverside didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with ten strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Camden Central's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Riverside, their loss dropped their record down to 4-2.
Camden Central will face off against Milan at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Riverside, they will challenge Tipton-Rosemark Academy at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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