Riverton Parke lost to Fountain Central back in April, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Riverton Parke Panthers skirted past the Fountain Central Mustangs 6-5.
Kyle Price was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Price was even better at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with a home run, three runs, and four RBI.
Price wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was AJ Goff, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
On Fountain Central's side, Kyle Slinker made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Cole Garbison, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Riverton Parke has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 11-12 record this season. As for Fountain Central, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-15.
Riverton Parke will head out on the road to square off against Sullivan at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Riverton Parke is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season. As for Fountain Central, they are on the road again on Thursday to play North Vermillion at 5:30 p.m. Fountain Central has given up an average of 7.1 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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