Herron proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by 25) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter Raiders 12-11. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Achaeans have posted since April 26, 2025.
Abe Cherry was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Cherry was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and two doubles.
In other batting news, Herron got a big performance out of Keane Ricchiuto, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Curtis Morris was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Herron now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter, they dropped their record down to 1-4 with the defeat, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Herron and Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Achaeans will square off against rival Park Tudor at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter is set to face off against their familiar foe Indianapolis Scecina Memorial at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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