Ripon Christian extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 2-10. They came up short against the Ripon Indians, falling 19-0. If the Knights were looking for revenge after losing 14-1 to the Indians when the teams met back in March of 2018, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Ripon, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-5. That 19-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Ripon's part, Angelina Martinez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Martinez has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one triple.
In other batting news, Izabelle Spurzem was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Ellie Spurzem, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Ripon Christian and Ripon will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the Knights see the field they'll take on River Islands at 4:00 p.m. on the 14th. As for Ripon, their break will end when they face Orestimba at 4:00 p.m. on the 14th.
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