The West Bend West Spartans will head out on the road to challenge the Grafton Black Hawks at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. West Bend West will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
On Monday, West Bend West needed a bit of extra time to put away Port Washington. They skirted past the Pirates 3-2. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Colin Grass looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single earned run any time he's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Ryan Rose was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one triple and one run. That triple was his first of the season.
Random Lake hit Grafton with a four-run third inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Black Hawks took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Rams.
Grafton saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kevin Quello, who went 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
West Bend West's record is now 5-2. As for Grafton, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-3 record this season.
Wednesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. West Bend West hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .326. However, it's not like Grafton struggles in that department as they've averaged .323. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
West Bend West suffered a grim 8-2 defeat to Grafton in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Can the Spartans avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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