Grant County lost a close one when they played last Friday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on Tuesday was a bit more commanding. They lost 14-2 to the Walton-Verona Bearcats. Grant County just can't catch a break and has now endured three defeats in a row.
Grant County saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Xavier Camacho, who went 2-for-2 with an RBI.
On Walton-Verona's side, Will Hurls was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and not a single walk). Hurls was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Cayden Smithers was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Aidan Kerns, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Grant County's loss dropped their record down to 11-10. As for Walton-Verona, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-7 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Grant County will take on Cooper at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Walton-Verona, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Newport Central Catholic at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing is sure in Walton-Verona's favor as the team sits on nine straight wins at home while Newport Central Catholic has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road.
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