Smoky Hill hasn't had much luck against Grandview recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Buffaloes will look to defend their home field against the Wolves at 4:15 p.m.
Smoky Hill is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They took a 6-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of Arapahoe.
Smoky Hill saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Eric Aleman, who went 1-for-2 with one run.
Meanwhile, Grandview entered their tilt with Arapahoe on Monday with six consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with seven. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 4-3 W against the Warriors.
Jax Pfister spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on six hits and racked up 13 Ks.
Grandview's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-3. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.33 runs across that stretch. As for Smoky Hill, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-13.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Smoky Hill has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Grandview struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 3.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Smoky Hill suffered a grim 10-2 defeat to Grandview in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Will the Buffaloes 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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