Behind the complete game effort of starting pitcher Mason McNew, the visiting South Ripley Raiders defeated the Shawe Hilltoppers 5-2 in ORVC baseball action.
The freshman McNew struck out 12, allowed only 2 hits, 1 earned run, and walked one batter in a dominating performance to pick up his third win of the year.
Offensively for South Ripley, Ryan Gorrell had a double and RBI; Trent Smith singled and knocked in a run; and Brayden Dilk went 2 for 3 with two runs scored; Austin Hodge was 2-3 with an RBI.
With the win, the Raiders improve to 7-12 overall, 4-7 in the conference, with one game remaining in the regular season (Friday at JCD).
Recap provided by South Ripley varsity baseball coach Jeff Greiwe.