Milan had lost four straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 9-13 to make it five. They fell just short of the Grosse Ile Red Devils by a score of 2-1. The Big Reds were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Red Devils earlier this season, when they won 6-3.
Milan saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kirk Demars Jr., who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
As for Grosse Ile, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-12. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since May 28, 2024.
On Grosse Ile's side, Rocco Pascuzzi spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on seven hits. The Red Devils are 3-1 when Pascuzzi allows two or fewer earned runs, but 3-11 otherwise.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Milan will challenge Chelsea at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Big Reds surely won't give up without a fight. As for Grosse Ile, they will face off against Belleville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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