Ganado had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the nine-run drubbing they dealt Giddings on Saturday. The Ganado Indians put the hurt on the Giddings Buffaloes with a sharp 10-1 victory. Considering the Indians' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Cain Hayden made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed six innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Ganado is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 1-2-1 otherwise. Hayden was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in May of 2024.
Luke Reid
| 03/08/25 vs Giddings | 4 |
| 03/05/24 @ Moulton | 2 |
| 02/23/24 @ Louise | 2 |
| 03/07/25 vs Brazos | 1 |
| 03/04/25 @ Louise | 1 |
In other batting news, Luke Reid was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in RBI. Austen Pena was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Ganado was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Giddings only posted a batting average of .100.
The win got Ganado back to even at 3-3-1. As for Giddings, their loss dropped their record down to 4-3-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ganado will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Schulenburg at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The game will give Schulenburg their first taste of in-conferenceaction this season. As for Giddings, they will host Brazos at 1:30 p.m. on Monday.
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