The Grace Lancers will head out on the road to challenge the Oak Park Eagles at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Grace's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Oak Park's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Grace will head out to face Oak Park after giving up their first home loss of the season on Tuesday. The Lancers fell just short of Heritage Christian by a score of 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Lancers have suffered since April 14, 2025.
Kade Monica made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Oak Park fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Grace on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Lancers by a score of 2-1.
Oak Park's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Grace, the loss was their first at home, dropping their record down to 5-3.
Grace's speedy runners might be the difference in Wednesday's contest. The Lancers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Oak Park, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Grace continue to outrun the ball?
Grace skirted past Oak Park 2-1 in their previous matchup on Monday. Do the Lancers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Eagles turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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