Iowa-Grant is 3-0 against River Ridge since April of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Iowa-Grant Panthers will look to defend their home field against the River Ridge Timberwolves at 4:30 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Iowa-Grant is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Thursday, just like they did against Southwestern (and have done all season long). Iowa-Grant blew past Southwestern 30-6. Iowa-Grant's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, River Ridge came into Tuesday's match having lost 13 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Potosi/Cassville 8-6.
Carter Copsey was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Copsey was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Peyton Aulwes was excellent, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Braden Skaife was another key contributor, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two RBI.
Iowa-Grant's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-2. As for River Ridge, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-6.
Iowa-Grant beat River Ridge 8-5 in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Does Iowa-Grant have another victory up their sleeve, or will River Ridge turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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