Richlands's game last Wednesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They had just enough and edged the White Oak Vikings out 13-12. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
Hayden Turner made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Turner was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Ashton Courdle and Tyler Whittemore did most of the damage at the plate: Courdle scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4, while Whittemore scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Marlon Machado Dorta was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Richlands' win ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-7. As for White Oak, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-4.
Richlands has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Jacksonville at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Jacksonville is coming into the game with five straight victories on the road, so Richlands will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for White Oak, they will challenge Swansboro at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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