Grassfield proved they can win big last Thursday (they won by 12) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 victory over the Perquimans Pirates. That's more bragging rights for the Grizzlies, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Grassfield got a big performance out of Cydney Lafon, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Those stolen bases were Lafon's first of the season. Another player making a difference was EG Hatcher, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Grizzlies
| 04/10/25 @ Perquimans | 6-5 |
| 04/03/25 @ Indian River | 12-0 |
| 03/27/25 @ Oscar Smith | 11-0 |
| 05/29/24 @ Indian River | 11-1 |
| 05/09/24 @ Hickory | 8-7 |
| + 6 more games |
Grassfield's win was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-1. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.4 runs on average over those games. As for Perquimans, their defeat ended a 15-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 13-2.
Looking ahead, Grassfield will face off against Kellam at 5:45 p.m. on Friday. The Knights will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something the Grizzlies surely won't give up without a fight. As for Perquimans, they will challenge Martin County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Gators' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Pirates' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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