Paradise Honors has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.08 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Grant Generals. The loss was the Panthers' first of the season.
Michael Nicolini Jr. was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up four earned runs off seven hits (and only one walk). He has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3. What's more, he posted three RBI, the most he's had since back in February.
In other batting news, Jaydan Herrera was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That home run was his first of the season.
Paradise Honors' loss dropped their record down to 11-1. As for Grant, their record now sits at 3-1.
Paradise Honors didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 4-2 win against Maine West on the 26th. As for Grant, they will square off against Prospect Ridge Academy at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday. Prospect Ridge Academy will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Grant surely won't give up without a fight.
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