Preview: La Grange Leopards vs. Giddings Buffaloes
After three games on the road, La Grange is heading back home. They will take on the Giddings Buffaloes at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. La Grange and Giddings are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
While La Grange couldn't quite beat Banquete last Tuesday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 12-point loss they were dealt last Saturday. La Grange fell just short of Banquete by a score of 4-2.
Meanwhile, Giddings scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They blew past Madisonville 18-5. The win was some much needed relief for Giddings as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Ian Velasquez was incredible, getting on base in five of his six plate appearances with six RBI, two stolen bases, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Brandon Burgdorf, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
La Grange's defeat dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Giddings, their victory bumped their record up to 5-11.
La Grange was able to grind out a solid win over Giddings in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, winning 4-1. Will La Grange repeat their success, or does Giddings have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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