Riverside scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They were the clear victor by an 18-2 margin over the Holy Cross Crusaders. Riverside might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won five games by seven runs or more this season.
Nick Bohenek was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Bohenek was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 4-for-5.
In other pitching news, Ethan Slocum tossed a big game, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Chase Taddonio, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, a triple, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Chris Graff, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
On Holy Cross' side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brayden Sherry, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
Riverside has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-3 record this season. As for Holy Cross, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-9.
Riverside will look to defend their home field on Monday against Honesdale at 4:30 p.m. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Honesdale comes in on five and Riverside on three. As for Holy Cross, they will be playing at home against Holy Redeemer at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Holy Redeemer's pitching crew has only allowed 2.2 runs per game this season, so Holy Cross' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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