Grafton got themselves on the board against Tucker County on Monday, but Tucker County never followed suit. They put the hurt on the Mountain Lions with a sharp 7-0 win. While the Bearcats didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Grant Murphy and Cam Gray were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Murphy tossed two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Meanwhile, Gray pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. At bat, Murphy scored a run while going 2-for-2, while Gray scored two runs while going 1-for-3. That hit marked the first that Gray got this season.
In other batting news, Hunter McQuain was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Mason Sheme, who got no hits from his two at bats.
Grafton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .636. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Tucker County only posted an OBP of .200.
Grafton's record now sits at 4-1.
Grafton wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 15-13 victory against North Marion on the 25th. As for Tucker County, they will venture away from home to take on Cameron at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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