Grapeland is 1-9 against Lovelady since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Sandies will venture away from home to take on the Lions at 7:00 p.m. Grapeland's pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so Lovelady's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Grapeland lost 8-1 to Lovelady two weeks ago. The Sandies have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Lovelady's part, the team relied heavily on Brady McCullough, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Lane Wilson was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Lovelady's defeat dropped their record down to 12-10-1. As for Grapeland, their loss dropped their record down to 4-2.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Grapeland has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like Lovelady struggles in that department as they've averaged .436. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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