Bryant is 6-0 against Little Rock Southwest since April of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Bryant Hornets will head out on the road to face off against the Little Rock Southwest Gryphons at 5:00 p.m. The last three games Bryant has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Tuesday, Bryant narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Central 5-3.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Little Rock Southwest gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 16-9 margin over Riverview. The win was some much needed relief for Little Rock Southwest as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Landon Spear was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned run off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). Spear was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Antwain Vernan Jr., who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Gustavo Pimentel, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Bryant has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. As for Little Rock Southwest, their record is now 12-4.
Everything went Bryant's way against Little Rock Southwest in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 as Bryant made off with a 16-1 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Bryant since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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