Ash Grove won against Weaubleau last Monday with seven runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Pirates narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Early Panthers 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Pirates have posted since May 3, 2024.
Kyler Reece
| 04/10/25 @ Early | 3 |
| 04/07/25 @ Weaubleau | 2 |
| 03/24/25 @ Pleasant Hope | 1 |
| 04/22/24 vs Miller | 1 |
| 04/18/24 @ Marionville | 1 |
Kyler Reece was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off nine hits. Reece was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-5 with three RBI and one double. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Joseph Jollivette was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. That run was his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Alex Acosta, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Ash Grove is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for Early, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ash Grove will welcome Sparta at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Early, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Macks Creek at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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