For the first time this season, Rocky Grove will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will be playing in front of their home fans against the Cambridge Springs Devils at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Thursday, Rocky Grove was able to grind out a solid win over Union/Allegheny-Clarion Valley, taking the game 6-1.
Landon Jones made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over six innings pitched. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Xavier Gordon, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Aaron Wetjen, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Cambridge Springs had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They skirted past Union City 3-2. The Devils haven't had any issues with the Bears recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Brett Kania was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-2. That's the most runs he has posted since back in March of 2024. Alexander Doubet was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Rocky Grove couldn't quite finish off Cambridge Springs when the teams last played back in May of 2024 and fell 5-3. Can Rocky Grove avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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