Ash Grove won the last time they faced Miller, and things went their way on Monday too. The Ash Grove Pirates skirted past the Miller Cardinals 3-2. Despite the win, that was the fewest runs Ash Grove has scored all season.
Miller's batters probably weren't too happy with Bryce Davis, who pitched a no hitter and racked up 16 Ks (he gave up two walks). Davis has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Ash Grove's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Ethan Johnson, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Kyler Reece, who went 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI.
Ash Grove is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. As for Miller, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ash Grove will face off against Pierce City at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Pierce City has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Miller, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Stockton at 4:30 p.m. Stockton's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Miller's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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