Roane County blew Ripley out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Wednesday Ripley got their revenge. The Raiders fell just short of the Vikings by a score of 8-6. The Raiders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Vikings apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
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Fair Smelko was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played.
Roane County's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 4-3. As for Ripley, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Roane County will face off against Calhoun at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Ripley, they will head out to face off against Lincoln County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Vikings surely won't give up without a fight.
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