The Miller Grove Hornets will face off against the Leverett's Chapel Lions at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Having struggled with ten defeats in a row, Miller Grove turned things around against Avery on Friday. They blew past the Bulldogs 30-15. The Hornets' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Cameron Sears was a standout: he scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cage Hasten, who scored five runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
Miller Grove always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .739. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Leverett's Chapel was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 13-11 heartbreaker at the hands of Avery. Even if the Lions couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Miller Grove picked up their first home victory, bumping their record up to 2-10. As for Leverett's Chapel, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6-1.
Miller Grove couldn't quite get it done against Leverett's Chapel when the teams last played back in May of 2023 as they fell 14-11. Will Miller Grove have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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