Rocky River can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-7 victory over the Garinger Wildcats. The win was just what Rocky River needed coming off of a 12-1 defeat in their prior game.
Rah Washington and Breylin Burgos did most of the damage at the plate: Washington scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3, while Burgos went 3-for-4 with three doubles, two runs, and a stolen base. Kenneth Fuller was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
On Garinger's side, Sabion Smith made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with a home run, four RBI, and a stolen base. Smith has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Ramphy Rodriguez, who went 1-for-2 with a home run.
Rocky River's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-8. As for Garinger, they dropped their record down to 0-11 with that loss, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Berry the next time they take the field. Rocky River will head out to face Berry at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, while Garinger will head out to face them at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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