Softball Recap: Raymond Central Mustangs vs. Buena Vista Bison
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Raymond Central). They put the hurt on the Buena Vista Bison with a sharp 21-4 victory on Saturday. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest win of the season.
Tess Roubal made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in August of 2023. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Raymond Central got a massive performance out of Emma Dukesherer, who went 3-for-3 with three runs and four RBI. The dominant performance gave Dukesherer a new career-high in hits. Josie Kohl was another key player, going 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and a double.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Raymond Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .774. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Raymond Central's victory bumped their record up to 5-9. As for Buena Vista, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-5.
Raymond Central will head out to take on Plattsmouth at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday. Raymond Central is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Buena Vista, they will face off against Falls City at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Buena Vista is facing Falls City at the right time seeing as Falls City is stuck on a 12-game losing streak.
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