Granada proved they can win big on Wednesday (they won by seven) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-2 victory over the Monte Vista Mustangs. The win continues a trend for the Matadors in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won nine in a row.

Braden Makley
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Braden Makley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up eight Ks. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Granada is 3-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 2-3 otherwise.
At the plate, Tyler Palma was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2025.
Granada now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Monte Vista, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 5-4.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Granada is set to face off against their familiar foe Dublin at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Matadors 3.6, the Gaels 2.9) so any runs scored will be well earned. Meanwhile, Monte Vista will take on rival Foothill at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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