Thursday, June 26, 2025 – Elizabeth City, NC

Greenbrier Knights Fall After Strong Showing By River City Skippers

Greenbrier Knights couldn’t keep up with River City Skippers and fell 12-2 on Thursday at Knobbs Creek Recreation Center.

River City Skippers jumped out to the lead in the bottom of the first inning after Collin Bruning doubled, scoring one run, Bruning scored after tagging up, and James Fenton singled, scoring one run. An error extended the River City Skippers lead to 6-0 in the bottom of the third inning.

Tim Cansler earned the win for River City Skippers. The hurler allowed two hits and one run over three innings, striking out four and walking none. Danny Padillo took the loss for Greenbrier Knights. The starter went two innings, surrendering four runs on four hits, striking out three and walking one.

Dylan Whitmire went 1-for-2 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in. Sylvester Clark led Greenbrier Knights with two hits in two at bats.

Jaden Greenidge, Ryan Robinson, Regan Cochran, Fenton, Matthew Fountain, Josh Tripp, Diego Flores, Bruning, and Dom Davis each drove in one run for River City Skippers.

Fountain led River City Skippers with two hits in three at bats. River City Skippers had patience at the plate, amassing nine walks for the game. Bruning, Brandon Yoder, and Davis led the team with two walks each.

Fenton stole three bases. River City Skippers ran wild on the base paths, accumulating seven stolen bases for the game. River City Skippers turned one double play in the game.

River City Skippers were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Davis had the most chances in the field with 10.

Next up for Greenbrier Knights is a game at River City Skippers on Friday.

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