South Ripley lost against Southwestern back in April, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Raiders fell 5-2 to the Rebels.
South Ripley saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Braxton Wilson, who went 1-for-3 with one RBI.
South Ripley's defeat dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Southwestern, they have been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 12 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-7 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. South Ripley will take on Brownstown Central at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Braves' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Raiders' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Southwestern, they will venture away from home to take on Salem at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Lions will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Rebels surely won't give up without a fight.
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