Grove barely beat McDonald County the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. Grove put the hurt on McDonald County with a sharp 8-2 victory on Friday. That six run margin sets a new team best for the Ridgerunners this season.

Silas Roberts
03/28/25 @ McDonald County | 5 |
03/25/25 @ Inola | 2 |
03/18/25 vs Quapaw | 2 |
03/11/25 @ Wagoner | 3 |
03/10/25 vs Wagoner | 1 |
03/04/24 @ Booker T. Washington | 5 |
Silas Roberts looked comfortable as he tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. What's more, he posted five strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March of 2024.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Walker West, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2024. Aidan Davis was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two triples, two RBI, and one run.
Grove kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The win got Grove back to even at 6-6. As for McDonald County, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Grove will welcome Oologah at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for McDonald County, they will square off against Warrensburg at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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