Indian River Extends Winning Streak to 12 with Doubleheader Sweep

FORT PIERCE, FL- Indian River faced off at home against Eastern Florida on Wednesday, March 26 after heavy rains the day before postponed the conference matchup. The River secured a 5-0 victory in Game one, highlighted by sophomore pitcher J'dah Girigorie, who surrendered no runs on just three hits throughout five innings of work. Her performance included eleven strikeouts and zero walks. In relief, Alexa Bethel continued the shutout, pitching two scoreless and hitless innings, striking out three and walking none.

The offense got off to a quick start when Kassidy Pontbriant hit a triple in the bottom of the first, putting the River on the scoreboard. Pontbriant led the team with three hits in three at-bats, while Anaise Piar, Pontbriant, and Presley Smith each contributed one RBI. Third baseman Sarah Phipps also had a strong game, collecting two hits in three at-bats. The River added some insurance runs, scoring four more runs in the bottom of the fifth inning, and continued to showcase their speed on the base paths, stealing a remarkable 10 bases throughout the game, led by Phipps' three thefts.

In the nightcap of the doubleheader, the River continued their 12-game winning streak with another shutout (4-0) victory. The team wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, with Kassidy Pontbriant leading off the first inning with a single that brought in the first run of the game. Girigorie delivered another stellar performance on the mound, earning her second win of the day. The Curacao native allowed just one hit through seven innings, walked no batters, allowed no runs, and added eight strikeouts to her total. The River secured three additional runs in the bottom of the fourth. Pontbriant again shined at the plate, leading the River with three hits in three at-bats.

Next Up: Indian River travels to Gainesville to face Santa Fe on Saturday, March 29 (1pm and 3pm).

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