If Rio was feeling good fresh off their 18-8 takedown of Randolph on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Vikings took a 7-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rockets on Thursday. The Vikings were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Rockets earlier this season, when they won 18-8.
Rio got a good showing from Parker Braatz, who struck out seven batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Braatz has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.
Cooper Krakow
| 05/08/25 @ Randolph | 4 |
| 05/06/25 vs Randolph | 1 |
| 05/01/25 vs Fall River | 2 |
On the hitting side, Cooper Krakow was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Miles Hall was another key player, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Rio's loss was their 15th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Randolph, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rio will take on Montello at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Randolph, they will challenge Central Wisconsin Christian at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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