Strong Hitting Not Enough As Grant Junior Varsity Tigers Falls To Kent City By GameChanger Grant Junior Varsity Tigers fell 7-4 to Kent City on Thursday despite out-hitting them seven to four. Desmond Smith and Hunter Holmgren each collected two hits for Grant Junior Varsity Tigers. Grant Junior Varsity Tigers got on the board in the top of the first inning after Emerson Obenauf hit a sacrifice fly, and Kent City dropped a third strike, each scoring one run. Grant Junior Varsity Tigers added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Emerson Obenauf singled down the left field line, and Hunter Holmgren doubled to left field, each scoring one run. Kent City captured the lead, 7-4, in the bottom of the third when #4 drew a walk, scoring one run, #5 was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, and #21 drew a walk, scoring one run. #4 earned the win for Kent City. The hurler gave up seven hits and four runs (three earned) over five innings, striking out six and walking three. Travis Horning took the loss for Grant Junior Varsity Tigers. The starter went two innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits, striking out five and walking one. Emerson Obenauf drove the middle of the lineup, leading Grant Junior Varsity Tigers with two runs batted in. The catcher went 1-for-2 on the day. Emerson Obenauf stole two bases. Grant Junior Varsity Tigers ran wild on the base paths, accumulating five stolen bases for the game. #5, the number seven hitter for Kent City, led the way with two runs batted in. The catcher went 1-for-1 on the day. #33 went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Kent City in hits. Kent City turned one double play in the game. Junior Varsity vs Kent City High School (4-7) Loss Holmgren Puts On Strong Contact Performance As Grant Junior Varsity Tigers Take The Win Over Kent City By GameChanger Hunter Holmgren collected three hits in four at bats, as Grant Junior Varsity Tigers defeated Kent City 16-7 on Thursday. Hunter Holmgren doubled in the second inning, singled in the third inning, and singled in the fifth inning. Grant Junior Varsity Tigers got on the board in the top of the first inning after Montana Hansen doubled down the right field line, Emerson Obenauf singled to center field, and Emerson Obenauf stole home, each scoring one run. Grant Junior Varsity Tigers scored seven runs on six hits in the top of the second inning. Emerson Obenauf singled, scoring one run, Hunter Holmgren doubled, scoring two runs, Travis Horning singled, scoring one run, Dennis Kuikstra drew a walk, scoring one run, Desmond Smith drew a walk, scoring one run, and Tyler Lowry lined out, scoring one run. A single by Hunter Holmgren extended the Grant Junior Varsity Tigers lead to 11-2 in the top of the third inning. Montana Hansen earned the win for Grant Junior Varsity Tigers. The hurler surrendered one hit and four runs over two innings, striking out three and walking four. Tyler Lowry pitched three innings in relief for Grant Junior Varsity Tigers. The reliever allowed three hits and three runs (two earned) while, striking out four and walking two. #4 took the loss for Kent City. The reliever went one inning, surrendering one run (zero earned) on one hit, striking out one and walking one. #15 led things off on the mound for Kent City. The pitcher surrendered 13 hits and 15 runs (nine earned) over four innings, striking out four and walking five. Grant Junior Varsity Tigers accumulated 14 hits in the game. Desmond Smith, Emerson Obenauf, Silas Ellick, Tyler Lowry, and Travis Horning each collected multiple hits for Grant Junior Varsity Tigers. Desmond Smith led Grant Junior Varsity Tigers with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating six walks for the game. Emerson Obenauf, Hunter Holmgren, and Travis Horning each stole multiple bases for Grant Junior Varsity Tigers. Grant Junior Varsity Tigers stole seven bases in the game. #5 and #15 were a one-two punch in the lineup, as each drove in two runs for Kent City. #33 went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Kent City in hits. Kent City had patience at the plate, accumulating six walks for the game. #20 and #6 led the team with two bases on balls each. Grant Junior Varsity Tigers welcome Hart on Saturday for their next game. Junior Varsity vs Kent City High School (16-7) Win