Hickory proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by 15) but on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged the Grassfield Grizzlies out 6-4. This was payback for Hickory, who suffered a 2-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Wyatt Simmons looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Brayden Bachman was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Jake Chadwell, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Hickory has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-7-1 record this season. As for Grassfield, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hickory will take on Indian River at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Hickory is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Grassfield, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Great Bridge at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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