South Vermillion extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 12-10 in the process. They fell 3-0 to the Riverton Parke Panthers. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 7, 2023, but that streak is no more.
As for Riverton Parke, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-8 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games.
For Riverton Parke's part, Jonah Hopkins made a big impact no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Hopkins was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run. Those three hits gave him a new career-high.
Hopkins wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Charlie Belcher, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one RBI.
Looking ahead, South Vermillion will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Covington at 5:00 p.m. As for Riverton Parke, they will head out to square off against West Vigo at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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