South Ripley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell victim to a tough 17-1 defeat at the hands of the Hauser Jets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to South Ripley of the 13-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
South Ripley saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ethan Schmaltz, who went 1-for-3 with a double.
On Hauser's side, Holden Pittman made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. Pittman was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on R.J. Foster, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Kameron Blair was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
South Ripley's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Hauser, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. South Ripley will challenge Oldenburg Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Oldenburg Academy has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Hauser, they will head out on the road to face off against North Decatur at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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