Bruton hasn't had much luck against Grafton recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Panthers will welcome the Clippers at 4:30 p.m. Bruton has given up an average of 9.6 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Bruton lost 19-4 to Smithfield on Wednesday. The Panthers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Bruton saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Owen Lienard, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs.
Meanwhile, Grafton earned a 6-3 victory over Poquoson on Wednesday.
Grafton is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-3 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.9 runs over those games. As for Bruton, their loss dropped their record down to 4-10.
Bruton suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Grafton in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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