There's no place like home for Graham Local, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Monday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Shawnee Braves 6-5. This was a revenge matchup for Graham Local, as the team was forced to settle for a 1-0 loss when these two played last Monday.
Marissa Pine spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Rylee Olson, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Graham Local's win bumped their record up to 6-11. As for Shawnee, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Graham Local will take on London at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Shawnee, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Southeastern Local at 5:00 p.m. The last three games Shawnee has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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