Rising Sun had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against the Shawe Memorial Hilltoppers on Friday by a score of 7-6 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-0 back in April.
Landon Simpson
| 05/16/25 @ Shawe Memorial | 2 |
| 04/21/25 vs Shawe Memorial | 2 |
| 04/18/25 @ Milan | 2 |
| 05/07/25 vs Southwestern | 1 |
| 05/05/25 vs Jac-Cen-Del | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
Landon Simpson and Cooper Merica made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Simpson pitched six innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits. Meanwhile, Merica pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Simpson has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. At the plate, Simpson went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs, while Merica went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Rising Sun is 2-1 when Simpson posts two or more runs, but 2-9 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brayden Burris, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April. Weston Cumberworth was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Rising Sun picked up their first road win, bumping their record up to 4-10. As for Shawe Memorial, they dropped their record down to 0-17 with the defeat, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season.
Rising Sun wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 6-5 loss against North Decatur on the 17th. As for Shawe Memorial, they will face off against Crothersville at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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