Baseball Game Preview: Grosse Pointe North Norsemen vs. St. Clair Saints

For the second straight game, Grosse Pointe North will face off against St. Clair. The Norsemen will challenge the Saints at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Grosse Pointe North took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against St. Clair, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Norsemen came out on top in a nail-biter against the Saints on Wednesday, sneaking past 4-2. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Norsemen as it put an end to their five-game losing streak.

Brandon Keyes spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up six Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, Grosse Pointe North's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Jacob Jarackas, who went 1-for-2 with one run.

St. Clair has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-8 record this season. As for Grosse Pointe North, their win bumped their record up to 4-19-1.