By Molly Seales
The Riverdale Rebel baseball team had another good week, beating Claiborne twice and falling just short to Junction City, Arkansas. On February 28, the Rebels traveled to Haynesville and came away with a 7-0 win. Sophomore Aston Hester threw a complete game shutout, allowing just three hits and zero runs over 7 innings. He struck out 15 batters. Landen Barrett led the Rebels at the plate, going for 2 for 4 and scoring 2 runs. Colton Massey was 1 for 4 and also scored 2 runs. Colton Caskey was 1 for 2 with a stolen base and 2 runs. Aston Hester had an RBI, and Ryder Huddleston scored a run.
On March 2, the Rebels traveled to Junction City and fell 8-5 after a sixth inning charge from Junction City. Four Rebels combined on the mound for the game. Colton Massey went 5 1/3 innings, striking out 7 and allowing only 1 hit and 1 earned run. Ryder Huddleston, Kaidyn Williams, and Landen Barrett also had some time on the mound. The Rebels had 7 hits but couldn’t hang on for the win. Aston Hester led the Rebels at the plate, going 3 for 3, including a triple, with 2 RBIs and scoring one run. Ryder Huddleston was 2 for 4 with a double and a stolen base. Landen Barrett was 1 for 2, with 3 stolen bases, and 2 runs scored. Colton Caskey picked up a hit for the Rebels. Colton Massey added an RBI, and Kaidyn Williams had a stolen base and scored a run. Mason Murray also scored a run for the Rebels.
On March 4, Claiborne Academy traveled to East Point for a beautiful Saturday afternoon of baseball. The Rebels came out on top of Claiborne 14-4, defeating them for the second time last week. Aston Hester went the distance on the mound, allowing 4 hits and 1 earned run over 5 innings. He struck out 7 batters. With sophomore 2nd baseman Colton Caskey out for a fishing tournament, 7th grader Jax Hearold stepped up and helped shut down the middle infield. Hearold went 1 for 4 with an RBI. Aston Hester went 3 for 4 with a double and 2 RBIs. He also had a stolen base and scored 2 runs. Mason Murray and Kaidyn Williams stepped up big at the plate for the Rebels. Both of them went 2 for 3, with a double each. Williams had an RBI and scored 2 runs, while Murray had an RBI, a stolen base, and scored 2 runs. Landen Barrett was 1 for 2 with a double, 2 RBIs, and 2 runs scored. Colton Massey was 1 for 3 with an RBI, 2 stolen bases, an RBI, and 2 runs scored. Ryder Huddleston went 1 for 3 with 2 RBIs and a run scored. Matthew Smith was 1 for 3 with an RBI, a stolen base, and a run scored. James Wagoner had a stolen base and scored 2 runs.
The Rebels have a busy week. They traveled Monday to play Parker’s Chapel then they go Thursday to play Providence Classical Academy. They will be at home Friday to take on Parker’s Chapel. Friday’s game begins at 3:00 p.m. so come out to East Point and support the Rebels! Great job guys!
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