Tri County Area is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Monday. They will host the Grant Tigers at 4:00 p.m.
Tri County Area is headed into Monday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 20th straight game dating back to last season on Wednesday. They came up short against Greenville, falling 19-3.
Meanwhile, Grant made easy work of Ludington on Thursday and carried off a 14-4 victory. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Orioles recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Payton Shoemaker made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Shoemaker was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Grant let Alexa Obenauf and Reese Gragg run wild. Obenauf scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2, while Gragg scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Emma Thompson, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances.
Tri County Area's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Grant, their victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0.
Tri County Area might still be hurting after the 29-4 defeat they got from Grant in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Vikings have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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