Baseball Recap: Riverdale Victorious

While Riverdale's victory against Arcadia wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Falcons had just enough and edged out the Redskins 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Falcons have posted since May 16, 2024.

Evan Reiter

Runs

04/04/25 vs Waynesfield-Goshen	3
04/16/25 @ Arcadia	2
04/03/25 vs North Baltimore	2
03/29/25 @ Hardin Northern	1

Evan Reiter was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over seven innings pitched. He has been consistent : he hasn't given up a single earned run in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He is becoming a predictor of Riverdale's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 0-4 when he doesn't).

Reiter wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Lex Weber, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI. Owen Karcher also deserves some recognition as he got his first hit of the season.

Riverdale's victory bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Arcadia, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.

Coming up, Riverdale will take on Upper Scioto Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Arcadia, they will venture away from home to face off against Elmwood at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Royals' pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so the Redskins' hitters will have their work cut out for them.