There's no place like home for Pleasant Grove, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. Everything went their way against the Bessemer City Tigers on Thursday as the Pleasant Grove Spartans made off with a 13-3 victory. The Spartans haven't had any issues with the Tigers recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive win against them.
Caleb Rose made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. That's the fewest earned runs he has allowed since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. He also put up a double, which was his first of the season.

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In other batting news, Amaury Webster was a standout: he scored three runs and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-2. Pleasant Grove is undefeated when Webster posts two or more runs, but 1-4 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Tre'Mell Washington, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Pleasant Grove always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .679. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Pleasant Grove pushed their record up to 4-4 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pleasant Grove will venture away from home to square off against Midfield at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Bessemer City, they are taking a road trip to take on Center Point at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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