Baseball Game Preview: Mayfield Cardinals vs. Graves County Eagles

Mayfield hasn't had much luck against Graves County recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Cardinals will look to defend their home field against the Eagles at 5:30 p.m. Mayfield has given up an average of 9.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Mayfield lost 14-3 to Ballard Memorial on Tuesday. The Cardinals have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Carson Price put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Price was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. He also put up two doubles, which were his first of the season.

In other batting news, Kyler Simpson made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-3. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season.

Meanwhile, Graves County entered their tilt with Carlisle County on Tuesday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They blew past the Comets 11-1. The Eagles' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Graves County pushed their record up to 3-3 with the victory, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.1 runs over those games. As for Mayfield, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.

Mayfield suffered a grim 9-2 defeat to Graves County in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Cardinals have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.