North Vermillion extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping them down to 3-13. They lost 11-2 to the Riverton Parke Panthers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Panthers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-1 last Wednesday.
As for Riverton Parke, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 13-8 record this season. Considering they have won nine games by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
For Riverton Parke's part, Trent Crowder and Bruce Landes made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Crowder tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Landes tossed four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Crowder has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive appearances. At the plate, Crowder went 2-for-4 with two runs, while Landes went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run. That's the most hits Landes has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Blake Todd was excellent, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jackson While, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Coming up, North Vermillion is taking a road trip to square off against Covington at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Riverton Parke, they will be playing in front of their home fans against North Putnam at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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