Point Pleasant dropped their record down to 15-8 on Friday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins on the road. They came up short against the Ripley Vikings, falling 7-0. Considering the last time the Big Blacks couldn't score was back in April, the team can't take the result too hard.
As for Ripley, their win was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 15-5. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games.
For Ripley's part, Landon Meadows and Bryson Casto made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Meadows tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Casto kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over four innings pitched. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. At the plate, Meadows went 1-for-3 with one home run and two runs, while Casto went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Parker Keller was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
As of now, neither Point Pleasant nor Ripley have any future games scheduled.
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