Tarboro had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the eight-run drubbing they dealt Louisburg on Thursday. The Tarboro Vikings put the hurt on the Louisburg Warriors with a sharp 10-2 victory. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 13-12 last Tuesday.
Cole Craddock
| 03/13/25 @ Louisburg | 13 |
| 03/07/25 @ SouthWest Edgecombe | 3 |
| 03/04/25 vs Rocky Mount | 4 |
| 04/30/24 @ Gates County | 6 |
| 04/23/24 vs Martin County | 3 |
| + 5 more games |
Cole Craddock spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on two hits and racked up 13 Ks. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March of 2024.
At the plate, Tarboro got a massive performance out of Stephen Ribustello, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one stolen base. Those RBI marked the first that Ribustello brought in this season. Reggie Bess II was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Ribustello wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Tarboro kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Louisburg only managed two hits.
Tarboro now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Louisburg, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Tarboro wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 7-0 win against North Edgecombe on the 14th. As for Louisburg, they have also already played their next game, a 9-6 victory against Southern School of Energy and Sustainability on the 18th.
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