Softball Preview: Buckhannon-Upshur Buccaneers vs. Philip Barbour Colts
Buckhannon-Upshur has been on the road for four straight, but on Monday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Philip Barbour Colts at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
Last Saturday, Buckhannon-Upshur came up short against Musselman and fell 13-9. Buckhannon-Upshur has struggled against Musselman recently, as their matchup last Saturday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Avery Hamer made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole two bases while going 4-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Alyssa Abel, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Philip Barbour put another one in the bag last Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They put the hurt on Lincoln with a sharp 16-6 win. Considering Philip Barbour has won three contests by more than seven runs this season, last Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Avery McDaniel was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off eight hits (she also only allowed one walk). McDaniel was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI. She hasn't dropped below three RBI for three straight games.
In other batting news, Payton Holbert was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Katie Kennedy, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-5.
Buckhannon-Upshur's loss dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Philip Barbour, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-0.
Buckhannon-Upshur came up short against Philip Barbour when the teams last played back in April of 2023, falling 7-2. Will Buckhannon-Upshur have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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