Vikings
| 04/01/25 vs Shady Spring | 15 |
| 05/29/25 @ Sissonville | 13 |
| 03/25/25 vs Nitro | 12 |
| 04/24/25 vs Chapmanville Regional | 11 |
| 06/06/25 vs Winfield | 10 |
Ripley had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over the Winfield Generals on Friday. Considering the Vikings have won 14 matchups by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Bryson Casto made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in ten consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Landon Meadows, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and one double. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high. Jackson Curry was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
Ripley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Winfield only managed three hits.
The victory was the sixth in a row for Ripley, bringing their record up to 23-8. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.5 runs on average over those games. As for Winfield, their loss dropped their record down to 25-9.
As of now, neither Ripley nor the Generals have any future games scheduled.
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