Groveton and Alto are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2015, but likely not for long. The Groveton Indians will head out on the road to challenge the Alto Yellowjackets at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Groveton is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last seven games.
Groveton stacked a tenth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 10-3 margin over Cushing.
JAKE PLOTTS and TY TORREGROSA were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, PLOTTS struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Meanwhile, TORREGROSA pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). PLOTTS has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, PLOTTS scored a run while going 2-for-3, while TORREGROSA scored a run while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, JACKSON CATHEY was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. JACK SULLIVAN was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 15 runs the game before, Alto was a bit more limited in their match two weeks ago. They fell victim to a tough 11-1 defeat at the hands of Corrigan-Camden.
Groveton's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-5. As for Alto, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-10-2 record this season.
Groveton might still be hurting after the 7-1 loss they got from Alto in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can Groveton avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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