Rittman can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Ravenna Ravens and snuck past 8-7.
For Ravenna's part, Logan Hysell put in work no matter where he played. He pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Hysell has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Hysell was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Connor Welling and James Evavns stepped up to the plate in a big way. Welling scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances, while Evavns got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a stolen base and two RBI.
Rittman's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-11. As for Ravenna, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 12 of their last 15 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-19 record this season.
Rittman does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Ravenna, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Rootstown at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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