Ringgold was the 5-4 winner over Belle Vernon when they last played one another last Thursday, but their luck changed this time around. The Ringgold Rams took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Belle Vernon Leopards on Friday.
Ringgold saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Spencer Behrendt, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Belle Vernon's side, Lucas Judy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits. Judy has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Ringgold has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season. As for Belle Vernon, they pushed their record up to 8-2 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ringgold will challenge Laurel Highlands at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Ringgold is facing Laurel Highlands at the right time seeing as Laurel Highlands is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Belle Vernon, they will head out on the road to square off against Albert Gallatin at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Belle Vernon is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
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