Groesbeck dropped their record down to 13-9-1 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins on the road. They fell 8-3 to the Iola Bulldogs. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 3-0 back in March.
As for Iola, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 14 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.9 runs on average over those games.
For Iola's part, Grant Goodney made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and not a single walk). Goodney has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Brek Roberts was excellent, going 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ryan Roubion, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Groesbeck will head out on the road to square off against Franklin at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Lions will roll in looking for their 19th straight victory, something the Goats surely won't give up without a fight. As for Iola, they will be playing at home against Danbury at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Bulldogs 2.1, the Panthers 1.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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