For the second straight game, Mt. Pleasant will face off against Burrell. The Vikings will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against the Bucs at 4:00 p.m. Mt. Pleasant is coming into the game hot, having won their last four games.
Mt. Pleasant barely beat Burrell the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Vikings were the clear victors by a 9-3 margin over the Bucs on Tuesday. Considering the Vikings have won four contests by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Jordan Grieff made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off ten hits. Grieff was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2025.
In other batting news, Dane Firmstone was excellent, going 3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. That's the most doubles he has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Carter Urban, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Mt. Pleasant kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Burrell's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Mt. Pleasant, their victory bumped their record up to 6-4.
Wednesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Mt. Pleasant hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .314. However, it's not like Burrell struggles in that department as they've averaged .325. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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