Nitro extended their losing streak to five on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 2-10 in the process. They lost 9-0 to the Ripley Vikings. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 4, 2021, but that streak is no more.
As for Ripley, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-3. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 8 runs.
For Ripley's part, Parker Keller made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. Keller has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and one run. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Brady McVay was a standout: he went a perfect 4-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Landon Meadows, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Nitro will take on St. Albans at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Ripley, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Wayne at 6:00 p.m.
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