The Ripon Red Hawks baseball team faced a tough loss, falling 3-6 to UW-La Crosse after ten innings during their Spring Break trip in Florida. The Red Hawks initially took a 2-0 lead thanks to Gabriel Kennedy's early contributions. After a mid-game turnaround by the Eagles, the teams ended up tied at 3-3 and battled through additional innings. Ultimately, the Eagles broke the deadlock in the tenth, scoring three runs to secure the win.

By the Numbers
  • Ripon led 2-0 by the bottom of the first inning.
  • Game went into extra innings after being tied 3-3 through nine innings.
Yes, But

While Ripon made a strong start and managed to tie the game at critical moments, they struggled to capitalize on opportunities in crucial innings, particularly with two outs in the tenth.

State of Play
  • Ripon currently holds a record of 1-10 for the season.
  • The team is in the midst of a Spring Break trip, with additional games lined up against UW-Stout and Kalamazoo.
What's Next

Ripon will aim to rebound in their upcoming games against UW-Stout and Kalamazoo, seeking to improve their overall performance and secure more wins after this close match.

Bottom Line

Despite the loss, the Red Hawks demonstrated resilience, but they need to execute better in high-pressure situations to turn close games into victories.