RIPON — Sometimes a little talking to is all it takes.
Ripon pitcher Gerald Nix got off to a rough start Tuesday against visiting Trans-Valley League rival Escalon. A one-out single followed by four free passes — a hit batter and three walks — gave the Cougars two runs and the bases loaded with one out.
Enter assistant coach Matt Tyler and a mound visit. Following their chat, Nix struck out the next two batters and retired 14 of the next 15 on the way to a 13-3 five-inning win for the Indians.
BASEBALL: Nix, Ripon overcome rough start to beat Escalon
