Grainger came into this matchup off a tough seven-run loss on Saturday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of the Karns Beavers by a score of 9-7 on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Grizzlies have suffered since April 18, 2025.
Noah Larrance
| 04/20/26 vs Karns | 0 |
| 04/14/26 vs Gibbs | 2 |
| 04/07/26 vs Cherokee | 1 |
Grainger got a good showing from Noah Larrance, who pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Larrance has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Ty Collins and Nolan Wallace stepped up to the plate in a big way. Collins went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run, while Wallace went 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Carver Turley, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Grainger has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season. As for Karns, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 16-15.
Looking ahead, Grainger will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Morristown-Hamblen West at 5:30 p.m. As for Karns, they will venture away from home to challenge Anderson County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Beavers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mavericks have averaged an impressive 6.5 runs per game this season.
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