Vikings
| 03/18/25 vs Bertie | 11-6 |
| 03/14/25 vs North Edgecombe | 7-0 |
| 03/13/25 @ Louisburg | 10-2 |
| 03/11/25 vs Louisburg | 13-12 |
Tarboro had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.3 runs) and they went ahead and made it four on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Bertie Falcons by a score of 11-6. While the Vikings didn't have the best season last year (they finished 10-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Stephen Ribustello was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cole Craddock, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Kip Biggs was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Tarboro's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Bertie, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Looking ahead, Tarboro will venture away from home to take on Bertie at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Tarboro is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season. As for Bertie, they have already played their next game, a 13-10 victory against Hertford County on the 19th.
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