Grassfield hadn't done well against Western Branch recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Grizzlies came out on top against the Bruins by a score of 7-3. For the Grizzlies, this counts as revenge for the 5-1 victory the Bruins walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2024.
Logan Shaw and Bryce Edick dominated on the mound. Shaw tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits, while Edick tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Shaw has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Christian Coley was excellent, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Hayden Roach, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs.
Grizzlies
| 05/01/25 vs Western Branch | 7-3 |
| 04/29/25 @ King's Fork | 15-1 |
| 04/26/25 @ Woodside | 11-0 |
| 04/26/25 @ Woodside | 11-0 |
| 04/24/25 @ Nansemond River | 11-1 |
| + 3 more games |
The win (which was Grassfield's eighth in a row) raised their record to 12-5. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 9.8 runs. As for Western Branch, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 10-4 record.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Grassfield will welcome Oscar Smith at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The Grizzlies will need to watch out since the Tigers have now posted at least ten runs in their last three matchups. As for Western Branch, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Highland at 5:00 p.m.
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