After low-scoring totals in their previous three contest, Rio brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 14-13 victory over the Montello Hilltoppers on Tuesday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Vikings as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Jack Becker made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits. Becker was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. He has become a key player for Rio: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 0-14 otherwise.
Miles Hall
| 05/27/25 vs Montello | 4 |
| 05/06/25 vs Randolph | 3 |
| 05/08/25 @ Randolph | 2 |
| 05/01/25 vs Fall River | 1 |
| 04/24/25 @ Green Lake/Princeton | 1 |
In other batting news, Miles Hall was a standout: he went 3-for-5 with four stolen bases, four RBI, and one run. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Nolan Proebstle was another key player, earning three runs and four stolen bases.
Rio's victory bumped their record up to 3-15. As for Montello, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 12 of their last 14 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-14 record this season.
Rio will take on Heritage Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Montello does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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