In what's become a running theme this season, Greenfield/Northwestern gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 16-5 margin over the Griggsville-Perry Tornadoes. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Greenfield/Northwestern.
Brayden Roberts was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (he also only allowed one walk). Roberts was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-1.
In other batting news, Griffin Rothe was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Kohen Vetter was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-1.
Like Greenfield/Northwestern, Griggsville-Perry also got a great game from a two-way player: Bradyn Lister. He struck out eight batters over 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and only one walk). Lister was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Michael Myers and Colby Tate stepped up to the plate in a big way. Myers went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and two RBI, while Tate scored two runs while going 1-for-2. Myers is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Greenfield/Northwestern pushed their record up to 8-6-1 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.8 runs per game. As for Griggsville-Perry, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Greenfield/Northwestern will play host again on Saturday to welcome New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly, where first pitch is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. Greenfield/Northwestern is facing New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly at the right time seeing as New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Griggsville-Perry, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Seymour at 4:30 p.m. Seymour will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
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