Riverdale hasn't had much luck against Liberty recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. Riverdale will be playing at home against Liberty at 4:00 p.m. Riverdale has given up an average of 6.9 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Riverdale's offense. They lost 15-0 to Sierra on Tuesday. The Cowboys have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Liberty owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Tuesday. They came out on top against Selma by a score of 5-0. The Hawks haven't had any issues with the Bears recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
The result came thanks to Macie Webster's shutout, as she gave up just two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Carly Jimenez, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Carley Hedstrom, who went 1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Jimenez wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Liberty kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in three consecutive matches.
Liberty's win bumped their record up to 8-3. As for Riverdale, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-3.
Riverdale suffered a grim 18-0 defeat to Liberty when the teams last played back in March of 2024. Will Riverdale have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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