Granger was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Milano Eagles. Granger was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Milano apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Granger saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Seth Good, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Granger didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with ten strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
On Milano's side, Anthony Valadez spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. Valadez has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Andres Ruelas was a standout: he went 3-for-3 with two RBI and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Jackson Reyes, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3.
Granger's loss dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Milano, their victory bumped their record up to 7-5.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Rosebud-Lott the next time they take the field. Milano will head out to face Rosebud-Lott at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while Granger will head out to face them at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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