Sweet Springs took a ten-run loss the last time they faced off against Pilot Grove, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Greyhounds skirted past the Tigers 7-6. For the Greyhounds, this counts as revenge for the 19-9 win the Tigers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2024.
Drayton Hampton
| 04/14/25 vs Pilot Grove | 6 |
| 04/11/25 @ Stover | 5 |
| 04/07/25 vs Lincoln | 5 |
| 03/31/25 @ Lone Jack | 1 |
| 03/26/25 vs Sacred Heart | 4 |
| + 10 more games |
Drayton Hampton was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Joey Rapp and Jason Gonzalez did most of the damage at the plate: Rapp went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one double, while Gonzalez scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. That's the most hits Rapp has posted since back in March. Levi Hinck was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Sweet Springs always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .529. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive matches.
Sweet Springs' victory bumped their record up to 5-8. As for Pilot Grove, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sweet Springs will welcome Concordia at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pilot Grove, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Jamestown at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Jamestown has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.88 runs per game on average), something Pilot Grove will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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