Grenada hadn't beaten Oxford on the road since March 25, 2022 but that history sure didn't bother them on Tuesday. Grenada came out on top in a nail-biter against Oxford, sneaking past 6-5. Grenada has seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw Oxford, too.
Brayden Trusty
| 02/18/25 @ Oxford | 5 |
| 02/14/25 vs DeSoto Central | 4 |
| 02/24/24 vs Ethel | 10 |
Brayden Trusty was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in February of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Drew Klinck was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Eli Palmer, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Grenada's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-0. Even worse, they were so close so many times: the defeats came by an average of only 3.5 runs. As for Oxford, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.
Grenada wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 7-6 defeat against East Webster on the 21st. As for Oxford, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-2 loss against Madison-Ridgeland Academy on the 22nd.
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