Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Riverdale Ridge). They were the clear victor by a 21-2 margin over the Northglenn Norsemen on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Ravens , who have now won ten matches by eight runs or more so far this season.
Jazmyn Sandoval made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Riverdale Ridge let Peyton Saenz and Neila Lucero loose on the outfield. Saenz fired off two home runs, four runs, and four runs while going 2-for-4, while Lucero fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-3. The dominant performance gave Saenz a new career-high in home runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaeanna Sandoval, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Riverdale Ridge always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .656. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Northglenn only posted an OBP of .357.
The victory was the sixth in a row for Riverdale Ridge, bringing their record for this year to 11-4. As for Northglenn, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Riverdale Ridge will challenge Greeley West at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Greeley West: 2.5, Riverdale Ridge: 3.1) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Northglenn, they will face off against Westminster at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Northglenn is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
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