Baseball Recap: Parsons' Win Ends Eight-Game Losing Streak on the Road

Parsons's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They never let the Cherryvale Chargers get on the board and left with a 7-0 win. The Vikings' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Joe Keal and Mikey Ramsey made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Keal pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Ramsey kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. What's more, Keal posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. At the plate, Keal went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double, while Ramsey went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.

Vikings

Previous 5 Games

04/17/25 @ Cherryvale	7-0
04/15/25 vs Fort Scott	0-14
04/14/25 @ Girard	0-6
04/10/25 vs Caney Valley	2-1
04/08/25 vs Chanute	0-8

Parsons' victory ended an eight-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5. As for Cherryvale, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-10.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Parsons will challenge St. Mary's-Colgan on Monday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cherryvale, they will square off against Fredonia at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Yellowjackets have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.5 runs per game on average), something the Chargers will no doubt try to take advantage of.