Girard has not done well against South Range recently (they were 0-9 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Girard Indians blew past the South Range Raiders 8-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Girard.
Jaden Royal spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Dominic Phillips was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Joe Marsco, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Girard's win bumped their record up to 5-6. As for South Range, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Girard will square off against Poland Seminary at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Poland Seminary will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Girard surely won't give up without a fight. As for South Range, they will head out on the road to take on McKinley at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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