Riverside was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 10-2 walloping at the hands of the Girard Indians.
For Girard's part, Camron Herrick made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. Herrick was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaden Royal, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Zach Ward, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Riverside's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Girard, their win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Riverside will take on Grace Christian Academy at 11:00 a.m. on Friday. Grace Christian Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Riverside surely won't give up without a fight. As for Girard, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against East Ridge at 1:30 p.m. Girard is out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season.
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