The Riverdale Rams will be taking part in a tournament against the Biggsville West Central Heat at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Riverdale is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last nine games.
On Friday, it was close, but Riverdale sidestepped Manteno for a 4-2 victory.
The team relied heavily on Katie Cox, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Breckin DeLaRosa, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
Riverdale was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .379. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .318 or higher in five consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Biggsville West Central didn't have quite enough to beat Seneca on Friday and fell 2-1. The Heat have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Miley Stimpson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on eight hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances.
Riverdale's record is now 24-4. As for Biggsville West Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 27-5.
Both the two teams just can't seem to miss. Riverdale has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.8 hits per game. However, it's not like Biggsville West Central struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 3.5 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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