Grafton has not done well against Cedarburg recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Grafton Black Hawks came out on top in a nail-biter against the Cedarburg Bulldogs and snuck past 4-2. Winning may never get old, but Grafton sure is getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Luke Michalak looked comfortable as he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Tyler Van Sluys, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Colin Haldeman, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Cedarburg's side, Sam Moses put in work no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Moses was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a home run, a stolen base, and two RBI.
Moses wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Carter Lator, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Grafton's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-15. As for Cedarburg, they dropped their record down to 10-13 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Grafton does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Cedarburg, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Brown Deer at 4:45 p.m.
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