After two games on the road, Greencastle is heading back home. They will take on the Monrovia Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Greencastle lost 16-6 to West Vigo on Friday.
Bryton Gregg was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Monrovia came up short against Indianapolis Lutheran on Thursday and fell 14-9. Monrovia has struggled against Indianapolis Lutheran recently, as their contest on Thursday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Dakota Hayden was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-1 with a home run and three runs. Ryder Pool was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Monrovia kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Greencastle's loss dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Monrovia, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Greencastle has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Monrovia struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.9. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Greencastle took their victory against Monrovia in their previous matchup back in May of 2022 by a conclusive 7-0. Will Greencastle repeat their success, or does Monrovia have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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