Grove City took a seven-run defeat the last time they faced off against Hickory, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Eagles came out on top in a nail-biter against the Hornets on Monday, sneaking past 5-4. The win was some much needed relief for the Eagles as it spelled an end to their seven-game losing streak.
Layne Rider
| 04/28/25 @ Hickory | 6 |
| 04/07/25 vs Slippery Rock | 5 |
| 04/01/25 vs Oil City | 5 |
| 03/18/25 vs Wilmington | 3 |
| 05/21/24 vs Meadville | 3 |
Layne Rider and Max Knouse made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Rider struck out six batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Knouse tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Those six strikeouts gave Rider a new career-high. At the plate, Rider got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two RBI, while Knouse went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs.
In other batting news, Nolan Renick was excellent, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one RBI. Jimmy Cooper also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
Grove City picked up their first road victory, bumping their record up to 3-9. As for Hickory, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Grove City and Hickory could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Pennsylvania Rankings. The Eagles will challenge Slippery Rock at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday with a big rank disadvantage (491 vs. 64). Meanwhile, Hickory (ranked 390th) will meet Titusville (ranked 163rd) at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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