South Ripley extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 2-10 in the process. They came up short against the Milan Indians, falling 17-1. The Raiders were not able to make up for their loss to the Indians from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
As for Milan, they have been performing well recently as they've won 12 of their last 15 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-7 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs over those games.
For Milan's part, Kynadee Bode made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out eight over five innings pitched. Bode has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two doubles.
In other batting news, Kayleigh McIntosh was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with three runs and one RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nevaeh Carpenter, who went 3-for-5 with three RBI and one run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. South Ripley will take on Switzerland County at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Milan, they will face off against Rising Sun at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Shiners will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something the Indians surely won't give up without a fight.
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