Hank Kirkwood Game Report: vs Priest River

Hank Kirkwood produced his best game of the campaign on Thursday: he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 18 over seven innings pitched. As if that's not impressive enough, the pitching appearance was his sixth in a row with less than one walk. On the season, he has been strong no matter where he plays. On the mound, he has an ERA of .69 over 30.3 innings pitched. Meanwhile, at bat he has slashed 0.500/0.600/0.714 with 16 runs, plus 10 stolen bases.

Looking ahead, Kirkwood and Newport will challenge Davenport at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Gorillas are limping into the matchup having lost four straight on the road. There's no doubt they're looking for a change of fortune, but will Kirkwood and the Grizzlies have enough to stop it? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.