Grants is 0-10 against Belen since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Grants Pirates will head out on the road to take on the Belen Eagles at 5:00 p.m. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Grants scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Highland with a sharp 24-8 win. The victory was just what Grants needed coming off of an 11-1 defeat in their prior matchup.
Annora Graham was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Kymber Cash, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base.
Meanwhile, Belen came tearing into Friday's game with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 17 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They skirted past the Wildcats 3-1.
Araceli Franco was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a double.
Grants' win bumped their record up to 4-14. As for Belen, their victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-8.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Grants has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .446. However, it's not like Belen struggles in that department as they've averaged .531. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Grants might still be hurting after the 25-0 loss they got from Belen in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can Grants avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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