For the second straight game, Grace will face off against Cate. The Lancers will welcome the Rams at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Grace is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Grace will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one run on Monday, then bounced right back against Cate on Tuesday. The Lancers were the clear victors by a 14-2 margin over the Rams. The victory continues a trend for the Lancers in their matchups with the Rams: they've now won three in a row.
Kade Monica made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in February. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run.
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In other batting news, Dylan Ferguson was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in doubles (two). Charlie Martinez was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Grace always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .595. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Grace's win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 8-6. As for Cate, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Grace's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's game. The Lancers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Cate, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Grace continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
