Baseball Game Recap: Graham Red Devils vs. Greater Vision Academy Lions

By Team Reports Mar 24, 2024, 12:29am

Recap: Graham Red Devils vs. Greater Vision Academy Lions

Graham was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 16-0 walloping at the hands of the Greater Vision Academy Lions. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Graham of the 18-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.

For Greater Vision Academy's part, Danny LeGrand made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). LeGrand was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. LeGrand is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Layton Cobb, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. Sam Hays was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances.

Graham's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Greater Vision Academy, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-4.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Graham will take on Chatham Central at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Greater Vision Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Burlington Christian Academy at 4:30 p.m. One thing working in Greater Vision Academy's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three contests.

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