The Gans Grizzlies will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Oaks-Mission Warriors at 4:00 p.m.
Gans kicked off their season on the road back in March and hit a couple of potholes. Their tough 14-2 loss to Gore might stick with them for a while. The defeat means Gans is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
Meanwhile, Oaks-Mission had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on Foyil with a sharp 17-1 victory on Monday. That looming 17-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Oaks-Mission yet this season.
Zach Blackbird made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Blackbird was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Malakye Hawley, who scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Devin Ferguson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing four bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Everything went Gans' way against Oaks-Mission in their previous matchup back in March of 2021 as Gans made off with a 12-0 win. Does Gans have another victory up their sleeve, or will Oaks-Mission turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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