The Griffin Bears will challenge the Baldwin Braves at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Griffin has now lost 16 straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since February 19.
Griffin lost 13-7 to Jonesboro on Friday.
Maurice Fletcher made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Albert Casmere, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Fletcher wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Griffin kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Baldwin hadn't done well against Cross Creek recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Baldwin narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Cross Creek 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Braves have posted since February 17, 2024.
Braylon Wright was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Baldwin is undefeated when Wright posts two or more runs, but 2-13 otherwise. Kaiden GIbson was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Griffin's loss dropped their record down to 1-16. As for Baldwin, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-13.
Griffin suffered a grim 8-2 defeat to Baldwin when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will Griffin have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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