While Griffith didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They blew past the Lake Station Edison Fighting Eagles 14-3 on Tuesday. The Panthers haven't had any issues with the Fighting Eagles recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.
Steve McDermott
| 04/22/25 vs Lake Station Edison | 6 |
| 05/18/24 @ Kouts | 4 |
| 04/09/25 @ Hammond Central | 3 |
| 04/17/24 vs Hebron | 3 |
| 04/10/24 vs Hammond Central | 3 |
Steve McDermott was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits (and only one walk). Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Anthony Feliciano and Logan Jimenez did most of the damage at the plate: Feliciano went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Jimenez went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most hits Jimenez has posted since back in April of 2024. Jackson Davenport was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Griffith always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .688. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Griffith's victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Lake Station Edison, they are on an eight-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Griffith will venture away from home to face off against Hebron at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Lake Station Edison, they will head out to square off against Marquette Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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