Friday just wasn't the day for Rocky Mount Prep's offense. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 19-0 walloping at the hands of the Tarboro Vikings on Friday. Rocky Mount Prep has not had much luck with Tarboro recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
For Tarboro's part, Landon Browning and Stephen Ribustello made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Browning struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Meanwhile, Ribustello pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Browning scored two runs while going 1-for-2, while Ribustello went 1-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Tarboro let Mason Satterfield and Cole Craddock loose on the outfield. Satterfield scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3, while Craddock scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Camden Matthews, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Rocky Mount Prep's loss dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Tarboro, their win ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rocky Mount Prep will take on Wilson Prep at 4:00 p.m. in Tuesday's first game. Wilson Prep will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Rocky Mount Prep surely won't give up without a fight. As for Tarboro, they will stay at home for another game and welcome North East Carolina Prep at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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