Ryle extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 3-3. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Great Crossing Warhawks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Raiders of the 6-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Great Crossing, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 3-0. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 7.0 runs this season.
For Great Crossing's part, Landen Walters tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over six innings pitched.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Eli King, who went 2-for-3 with one home run. Those two hits gave him a new career-high. Hayden Kirby was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI.
Coming up, Ryle will square off against Fairmont at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Great Crossing, they will challenge North Oldham at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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