The Warren East Raiders will challenge the Greenwood Gators at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
Warren East took a seven-run defeat the last time they faced off against Central Hardin, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. Warren East sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 victory over Central Hardin on Monday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Raiders as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Brooks Vincent looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single walk, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in March of 2024.
William Alexander
| 03/31/25 vs Central Hardin | 3 |
| 03/28/25 vs Bowling Green | 3 |
| 03/27/25 @ South Warren | 3 |
On the hitting side, William Alexander was a standout: he scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to hits, as he's now got three or more in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Briggs Young, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Warren East hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their strikeout total in four consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Greenwood narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past University Heights 4-2. The Gators haven't had any issues with the Blazers recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Greenwood pushed their record up to 7-1 with the victory, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.1 runs on average over those games. As for Warren East, they now have a winning record of 5-4.
Warren East came up short against Greenwood in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, falling 6-1. Will Warren East 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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