Preview: Miyamura Patriots vs. Grants Pirates
The Miyamura Patriots are on the road again on Wednesday to play the Grants Pirates at 6:00 p.m.
While Miyamura couldn't quite beat Moriarty on Saturday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the ten-point defeat they were dealt on Friday. Miyamura fell just short of Moriarty by a score of 7-5.
Dylan Joins was huge no matter where he played even without the win. On the mound, he tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Joins was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Joins wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Seth Torres, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Meanwhile, Grants came into Saturday's matchup having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 10-0 margin over Chinle. The result was nothing new for Grants, who have now won six matches by ten runs or more so far this season.
Miyamura's loss was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Grants, their win bumped their record up to 7-5.
Miyamura came out on top in a nail-biter against Grants in their previous matchup back in March of 2023, sneaking past 6-5. The rematch might be a little tougher for Miyamura since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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