For the second straight game, Grant will face off against McClatchy. The Pacers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lions at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Grant has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with six straight losses, while McClatchy will come in with six straight wins.
Grant came up short against McClatchy on Wednesday, falling 16-1.
For McClatchy's part, Taylor Blaszczynski and Gabe Jones were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Blaszczynski pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Jones pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had over his last three matchups. At the plate, Blaszczynski went 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI, while Jones went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.
In other batting news, Elias Ortega was incredible, firing off two home runs and six RBI while going 3-for-3. Those six RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Antonio Barber, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
McClatchy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .553. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Grant only posted an OBP of .176.
McClatchy's victory bumped their record up to 11-2. As for Grant, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-12.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Grant has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like McClatchy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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