The Galion Graders (10-24) beat the Xenia Scouts (21-12) 6-3 on Tuesday at Gradys Field behind Tyler Cowles, who went 2-4 and hit a home run.
He singled in the second inning and homered in the eighth inning.John Sharpe led the Xenia Scouts' offensive threat, as he got on base two times in the game. He scored one run and had one RBI. He homered in the third inning.
William Kruse allowed one earned run, five hits and no walks while striking out four over six innings of work.
AJ Cecil got the win, running his season record to 3-0. He struck out two, walked none and surrendered no hits.
Walter Rook IV couldn't get it done on the hill for the Xenia Scouts, taking a loss. He lasted just 1 2/3 innings, walked none, struck out two, and allowed three runs.