Welsh hadn't done well against Kaplan recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Greyhounds walked away with a 6-1 victory over the Pirates. The win was some much needed relief for the Greyhounds as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Grant Haydel
| 02/12/26 vs Westlake | 3 |
| 02/10/26 vs Marksville | 3 |
| 02/21/26 @ Kaplan | 2 |
| 02/13/26 @ Westlake | 1 |
Welsh let Grant Haydel and Noah Menard run wild. Haydel got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run, while Menard went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Haydel has become a key player for Welsh: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 0-4 otherwise. Liam Bryant also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
The victory was their first on the road, bumping their record up to 2-5. As for Kaplan, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Welsh will host Washington-Marion at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Kaplan, they will head out to square off against Iota at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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