River Ridge can finally bid farewell to their 13-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged Potosi/Cassville out 8-6. River Ridge's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Carter Copsey made a splash while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Copsey was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Peyton Aulwes was excellent, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Braden Skaife, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two RBI.
River Ridge made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-6. As for Potosi/Cassville, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. River Ridge will challenge Iowa-Grant at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Iowa-Grant will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something River Ridge surely won't give up without a fight. As for Potosi/Cassville, they are on the road again on Thursday to play Darlington at 4:30 p.m.
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