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| 05/09/24 - Away | 2-0 W |
| 05/10/23 - Away | 2-5 L |
| 04/20/22 - Home | 2-1 W |
| 04/23/19 - Neutral | 11-1 W |
| 03/31/18 - Home | 8-3 W |
| + 2 more games |
Grant County has gone 6-1 against Lloyd Memorial recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Monday. Grant County will welcome Lloyd Memorial at 5:30 p.m. One thing working in Grant County's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs every time they've taken the field this season.
Grant County proved they can win big on Wednesday (they won by seven) and on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 13-12 win over Spencer County. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Braves have posted since May 1, 2024.
The team relied heavily on Braylon Rodriguez, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Colton Alexander was another key player, scoring three runs.
Rodriguez wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Grant County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Meanwhile, Lloyd Memorial lost 7-1 to Newport Central Catholic on Saturday. The defeat continues a trend for the Juggernauts in their meetings with the Thoroughbreds: they've now lost three in a row.
Grant County's win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 9.3 runs this season. As for Lloyd Memorial, their loss dropped their record down to 2-2.
Lloyd Memorial's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Grant County hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .389. It's a different story for Lloyd Memorial, though, as they've only averaged .225. Will they be able to contain Grant County's hitters?
Grant County skirted past Lloyd Memorial 2-0 in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Does Grant County have another victory up their sleeve, or will Lloyd Memorial turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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