Grafton took a eight-run defeat the last time they faced off against Millbury, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Gators skirted past the Woolies 7-5. This was payback for the Gators, who suffered an 8-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Chris Kiesiner made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on C.J. Chagnon, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Gators
| 05/19/25 vs Millbury | 7-5 |
| 05/13/25 vs Wachusett Regional | 2-0 |
| 05/07/25 vs Blackstone Valley RVT | 2-1 |
| 05/02/25 vs Uxbridge | 10-6 |
| 04/30/25 vs Prouty | 13-3 |
| + 2 more games |
Grafton's victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-5. 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 Millbury, they moved to 10-5 with that defeat, which also ended their seven-game winning streak.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Grafton will host Algonquin Regional at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Millbury, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Douglas at 5:30 p.m.
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