Montello had lost four straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 3-12 to make it five. They lost 17-1 to the Rio Vikings. The Hilltoppers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Vikings earlier this season, when they won 6-2.
Montello saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Braedin Drake, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.
Rio's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-7. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Rio's side, Ashton Ladwig was a standout: he got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four runs and one RBI. Those four runs gave Ladwig a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Garrett Clark, who got on base in three of his five plate appearances with three runs and three RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Montello will welcome Central Wisconsin Christian at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Crusaders will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Hilltoppers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Rio, they will be playing at home against Parkview at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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