Baseball Recap: Walnut Grove Victorious

Walnut Grove came out on top against Halfway on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run fifth inning. The Tigers came out on top against the Cardinals by a score of 6-4 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Tigers have posted since April 2nd.

Max Hanak made a splash while hitting and pitching. He tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.

Sam Voris

Runs

04/24/26 vs Osceola	3
04/21/26 @ Humansville	3
04/20/26 vs Weaubleau	3
04/14/26 vs Hurley	3
04/30/26 @ Halfway	2
+ 10 more games

In other batting news, Sam Voris was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and two runs. Walnut Grove is 9-2 when Voris posts two or more runs, but 5-7 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Ethan Kelley, who went 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.

Walnut Grove's record now sits at 14-9. As for Halfway, their record is now 13-7.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Walnut Grove will host Fordland at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Halfway, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Macks Creek at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.