Baseball Recap: Grafton Wins Going Away Against St. Marys

Grafton had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the eight-run drubbing they dealt St. Marys on Wednesday. The Bearcats were the clear victors by a 12-4 margin over the Blue Devils. This was payback for the Bearcats, who suffered a 12-11 loss the last time these two teams met.

John Gouzd made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Grafton is 3-1 when he allows at most two earned runs, but 11-12 otherwise. Gouzd was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That's the most hits he has posted over his last 14 contests.

Grant Murphy

Runs Batted In (Career)

04/30/25 @ St. Marys	3
04/02/25 @ Preston	2
03/27/25 @ Notre Dame	2
03/24/25 vs Tucker County	2
04/29/25 vs Preston	1

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Grant Murphy, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Dylan Andrew also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.

Grafton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of 1.750. They are 5-2 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Grafton now has a winning record of 14-13. As for St. Marys, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-17-1 record this season.

Grafton will host Notre Dame at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Fighting Irish will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Bearcats surely won't give up without a fight. As for St. Marys, they will head out to square off against Ritchie County at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.