Grainger got their first taste of in-conference action on Wednesday and they started things off strong. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Cherokee Chiefs, sneaking past 8-7. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Grizzlies also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2025.
Noah Larrance
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Noah Larrance looked comfortable as he tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He is becoming a predictor of Grainger's success: when he allows at most one hit the team is 2-1 (and 1-4 when he doesn't).
On the hitting side, Ty Collins was incredible, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 3-for-4. Those two home runs gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Nolan Wallace, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Grainger kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Grainger moved to 3-5 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Cherokee, their loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 4-3.
Looking ahead, Grainger will challenge Union County at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Patriots have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.57 runs per game on average), something the Grizzlies will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Cherokee, they will take on Sullivan East at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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