Preview: Buena Colts vs. Cholla Chargers
Buena is 4-0 against Cholla since March of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Buena Colts will be playing at home against the Cholla Chargers at 3:45 p.m. Cholla took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Buena, who comes in off a win.
Buena scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Mountain View with a sharp 16-6 victory. The win was some much needed relief for Buena as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Austin Cushman made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching 3.2 innings while giving up no earned run off five hits. Cushman was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Angel Olivarez, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Nathan Whitworth, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought contest, but Cholla had to settle for a 5-4 loss against Catalina Foothills on Saturday. Cholla has not had much luck with Catalina Foothills recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Buena's victory bumped their record up to 8-9. As for Cholla, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-7.
Buena was able to grind out a solid win over Cholla in their previous meeting back in March of 2023, winning 9-5. Will Buena repeat their success, or does Cholla have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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