For the second straight game, McClatchy will face off against Grant. The Lions will be playing at home against the Pacers at 4:20 p.m. on Friday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (McClatchy has five straight wins, Grant has nine straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
McClatchy's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. They put the hurt on Grant with a sharp 16-0 victory. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won seven games by eight runs or more so far this season.
Diego DiFiore was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
In other batting news, Antonio Barber was incredible, going 3-for-5 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Elias Ortega, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2.
McClatchy hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five strikeouts batters in seven consecutive contests.
McClatchy's win bumped their record up to 13-1. As for Grant, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-12.
Grant's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: McClatchy hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .324. It's a different story for Grant, though, as they've only averaged .221. Will they be able to contain McClatchy's hitters? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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