Red Creek is 0-8 against Gananda Central since April of 2016 but things could change on Tuesday. The Rams will head out to square off against the Blue Panthers at 4:45 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Red Creek was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Marion two weeks ago. The Rams blew past the Black Knights 15-1. The Rams not only won two weeks ago, but they posted their biggest win since April 26, 2024 (when they won 24-6).
Meanwhile, Gananda Central was not the first on the board on Monday, but they got there more often. They were the clear victors by a 14-7 margin over Bloomfield. Considering the Blue Panthers have won three matchups by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
The team relied heavily on Henry Shutts, who got on base in five of his six plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. He continues to improve, besting his previous run total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Owen Switzer, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
Gananda Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
The victory got Red Creek back to even at 1-1. As for Gananda Central, their record now sits at 5-2.
Red Creek suffered a grim 22-0 defeat to Gananda Central when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can the Rams avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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