Lincoln County is 0-4 against Ripley since April of 2023 but things could change on Tuesday. The Panthers will be playing at home against the Vikings at 7:00 p.m.
Sissonville hit Lincoln County with a seven-run sixth inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Panthers took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Indians. That's two games in a row now that the Panthers have lost by exactly four runs.
Lincoln County saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Walker Kessel, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Ripley faced George Washington in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Vikings narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Patriots 4-3. Winning may never get old, but the Vikings sure are getting used to it with their sixth in a row.
Jackson Curry made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed seven innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits. Curry was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that he has hit this season.
In other batting news, Parker Keller was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. Peyton Keller was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
Ripley pushed their record up to 13-3 with the win, which was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Lincoln County, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-9.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Lincoln County hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .315. However, it's not like Ripley struggles in that department as they've averaged .315. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lincoln County suffered a grim 13-2 defeat to Ripley in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Panthers 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 baseball content.
