Mt. Gilead had to endure a six-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against the Ridgedale Rockets on Wednesday as the Mt. Gilead Indians made off with a 13-1 win. Mt. Gilead's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Cole Fricke was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Fricke was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Hayden Somerlot was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Landon Riggs, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Mt. Gilead's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-5. As for Ridgedale, they dropped their record down to 0-3 with that defeat, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mt. Gilead will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Wynford at 5:00 p.m. Mt. Gilead will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Ridgedale, they will head out on the road to face off against Mechanicsburg at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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