For the second straight game, Grosse Pointe South will face off against Grosse Pointe North. The Blue Devils will face off against the Norsemen at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Grosse Pointe South is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
While Grosse Pointe South's win against Grosse Pointe North wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Blue Devils narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Norsemen 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Blue Devils have posted since May 3rd.
Charlie Michelotti spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Grosse Pointe South saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jack Lupo, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI. Another was Dane Lezotte, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI.
The victory made it two in a row for Grosse Pointe South and bumps their season record up to 26-5. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 1 runs in those games. As for Grosse Pointe North, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's still a better percentage than their 6-22-1 record this season.
Grosse Pointe North's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Grosse Pointe South hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .353. It's a different story for Grosse Pointe North, though, as they've only averaged .219. Will they be able to contain Grosse Pointe South's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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