Baseball Recap: Miller Grove's Luck Changes for the Better on Friday

Hornets

Team Score (Highest)

03/21/25 vs Avery	30
02/25/25 @ Avery	24
03/01/25 @ Campbell	7
03/01/25 @ Excel Christian Academy	7
03/08/25 @ Lone Oak	6

Miller Grove came into Friday's contest having lost ten straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Everything went their way against the Avery Bulldogs on Friday as Miller Grove made off with a 30-15 win. The Hornets' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Miller Grove got a massive performance out of Cameron Sears, who scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Those two stolen bases gave Sears a new career-high. Cage Hasten was another key player, scoring five runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.

Miller Grove always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .739. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Miller Grove's victory bumped their record up to 2-10. As for Avery, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-7-1 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Miller Grove will welcome Leverett's Chapel at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Leverett's Chapel has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.13 runs per game on average), something Miller Grove will no doubt try to take advantage of. We've got a battle between Bulldogs coming up.