The Grant Pacers are on the road again on Friday to play the Leroy Greene Academy Lions at 3:30 p.m.
Grant lost a close one when they played on Tuesday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Thursday was a bit more commanding. They fell victim to a tough 16-7 defeat at the hands of Monterey Trail.
Niko Hernandez was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. Joel De La Cruz was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Leroy Greene Academy gave their fans yet another huge victory on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Buckingham Charter with a sharp 12-2 win.
John Gould and Lamont Bufford JR were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Gould pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Bufford JR pitched three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. At bat, Gould scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4, while Bufford JR scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Leroy Greene Academy got a massive performance out of JJ Salazar, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two triples, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Eddie Ames, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Grant dropped their record down to 1-15 with that loss, which was their sixth straight on the road. As for Leroy Greene Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season.
Grant took their victory against Leroy Greene Academy when the teams last played back in March of 2022 by a conclusive 15-0. Will Grant repeat their success, or does Leroy Greene Academy have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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