Griffins
| 04/14/25 vs Roosevelt | 8 |
| 04/12/25 @ Huron | 1 |
| 04/12/25 @ Huron | 14 |
| 04/11/25 @ Lincoln Park | 17 |
| 04/01/25 @ Riverview | 5 |
The Taylor Griffins will take on the Ecorse Raiders at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Taylor is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
Taylor took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They walked away with an 8-4 win over Roosevelt.
Jaiden Shufeldt made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over 6.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits. Shufeldt was also big at the plate, firing off two home runs while going 2-for-3. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Carson Morrow was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Zachary Revoir, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Taylor lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Ecorse's rock-solid pitcher showed up for the team's third consecutive shutout on Monday. They never let Trillium Academy get on the board and left with an 11-0 victory. The Raiders haven't had any issues with Trillium Academy recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.
Brayan Santana was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Santana was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base and one RBI.
In other batting news, Ecorse got a massive performance out of Jermiah Mack, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Those hits marked the first that Mack got this season. Another player making a difference was Lumumba Collins, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-1.
Taylor's victory ended a nine-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 3-3. As for Ecorse, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Taylor has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .497. However, it's not like Ecorse struggles in that department as they've averaged .538. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
