Grants and Belen combined for 12 shots on goal on Thursday, which explains the impressive eight total goals scored. The Grants Pirates took a 5-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Belen Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Pirates of the 5-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
They hit Belen with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from
Clayton Arguello,
Ernesto Hernandez, and
Fabian Pena.
Grants has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season. As for Belen, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-9-1.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing Valencia the next time they take the pitch. Belen will host Valencia at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while Grants will host them at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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