Standing Bear came into their game on Saturday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 11-5 to the Grand Island Islanders. The Grizzlies were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Islanders apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Delaney Mencke and Maxim Hall stepped up to the plate in a big way. Mencke went 1-for-3 with one home run, while Hall went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
Standing Bear has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-10 record this season. As for Grand Island, their victory bumped their record up to 5-12.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Standing Bear will venture away from home to challenge Gretna at 5:45 p.m. on Monday. The last three games the Dragons have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Grand Island, they will head out to take on Fremont at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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