J.L. Mann proved they can win big on Thursday (they won by 11) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Greenville Red Raiders 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Patriots have posted since April 30, 2024.
Teddy Garner
| 03/21/25 vs Greenville | 3 |
| 03/14/25 @ Easley | 3 |
| 03/01/25 vs Blue Ridge | 3 |
Teddy Garner tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. He is becoming a predictor of J.L. Mann's success: when he allows at most three hits the team is 2-1 (and 3-4 when he doesn't).
At the plate, J.L. Mann saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Dawson Siffri, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two RBI. Carter McAdams was another, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
J.L. Mann pushed their record up to 5-5 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for Greenville, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. J.L. Mann will venture away from home to square off against Catawba Ridge at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Greenville, they will head out to face off against Easley at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Easley has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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