Grainger was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Northview Academy Cougars. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cougars this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-11 two weeks ago.
Grainger saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nolan Wallace, who scored a run while going 1-for-3. Connor May was another, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Grainger's defeat dropped their record down to 10-14. As for Northview Academy, they moved to 4-17 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Grainger will venture away from home to face off against Cherokee at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Grizzlies' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Chiefs have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Northview Academy, they will head out to take on Coalfield at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Yellow Jackets' pitching crew has only allowed 2.5 runs per game this season, so the Cougars' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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