There's no place like home for El Paso-Gridley, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They were the clear victors by a 10-2 margin over the Midwest Central Raiders on Monday. The Titans not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since April 30, 2024.
Mason Vandegraft made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in April of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2024.
Owen Adams
| 03/24/25 vs Midwest Central | 2 |
| 05/07/24 vs Roanoke-Benson/Lowpoint-Washburn | 1 |
| 04/30/24 @ Ridgeview | 1 |
| 04/24/24 @ Fieldcrest | 1 |
| 04/20/24 vs Midland | 1 |
In other batting news, Owen Adams and Elliott Toth did most of the damage at the plate: Adams scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances, while Toth scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-2. Those two stolen bases gave Adams a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ryan Kelsey, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
El Paso-Gridley's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Midwest Central, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, El Paso-Gridley will host Prairie Central at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Midwest Central, they will head out to square off against Eureka at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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