Grant Park took a eight-run loss the last time they faced off against Gardner-South Wilmington, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Dragons skirted past the Panthers 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Dragons have posted since May 2, 2024.
Nolan Olthoff made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. He is becoming a predictor of Grant Park's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is 3-1 (and 3-8 when he doesn't). Olthoff was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Joey McGinley, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. Those two doubles gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brayden Heldt, who went 2-for-4 with one RBI.
Grant Park's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-9. As for Gardner-South Wilmington, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-10.
Coincidentally, Grant Park and Gardner-South Wilmington will both be playing Dwight the next time they take the field. The Panthers will host the Trojans at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, while the Dragons will head out to face them at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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