Augustine Prep extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 2-6. They lost 18-1 to Riverside/Golda Meir. If the Lions were looking for revenge after losing 21-10 to Riverside/Golda Meir when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Riverside/Golda Meir, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-5. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by eight runs or more this season.
For Riverside/Golda Meir's part, Shynia Walton was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Walton was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Those two runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Briana Gray was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. That home run was her first of the season. Izzy Alvarado was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Augustine Prep will venture away from home to face off against Cudahy at 4:30 p.m. on May 8. As for Riverside/Golda Meir, they will challenge St. Francis at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Mariners have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17.2 runs per game on average), something Riverside/Golda Meir will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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