Softball Preview: Buchanan Bears vs. Clovis Cougars
The Buchanan Bears will be playing at home against the Clovis Cougars at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in Buchanan's favor as the team sits on five straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Clovis has been banged up by eight consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.
Buchanan scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They came out on top against Hanford by a score of 10-6.
Kadence Nulick spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in 12 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Harmony McMurry was excellent, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Sammie Kulak was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Clovis came up short against El Diamante on Wednesday and fell 7-2.
Buchanan is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 15-1-1 record this season. As for Clovis, their loss dropped their record down to 4-10-1.
Buchanan came up short against Clovis in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, falling 3-0. Will Buchanan have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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