Trinity Lutheran extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping them down to 2-7. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 11-10 heartbreaker at the hands of the South Ripley Raiders. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Raiders apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Clark Branham was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season. Marissa Baker was another key player, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one double.
As for South Ripley, they moved to 2-8 with that win, which also ended their six-game losing streak. The high-scoring effort was just what they needed considering they were shut out in their previous contest.
On South Ripley's side, Kelly Lohrum was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most RBI Lohrum has posted since back in May of 2025. Another player making a difference was Ellie Combs, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Trinity Lutheran will host Southwestern at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for South Ripley, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Jac-Cen-Del at 5:00 p.m.
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