Bucks
| 04/11/25 vs Holy Name | 14 |
| 04/10/25 vs Highland | 3 |
| 04/09/25 @ Rocky River | 14 |
| 04/03/25 vs Valley Forge | 18 |
| 03/31/25 vs Elyria Catholic | 6 |
| + 2 more games |
Buckeye is 0-10 against Keystone since April of 2016 but things could change on Saturday. The Bucks will venture away from home to square off against the Wildcats at 11:00 a.m. Buckeye is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.7 runs per game this season.
On Friday, Buckeye made easy work of Holy Name and carried off a 14-5 victory. Considering the Bucks have won three games by more than eight runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Kwynn Czerwony looked comfortable as she tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Faith Shaw was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Sarah Michaels was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Buckeye always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Holy Name only posted an OBP of .353.
Meanwhile, Keystone was not the first on the board last Wednesday, but they got there more often. They were the clear victors by a 7-1 margin over Firelands. The Wildcats' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Brooklyn Modock spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up nine Ks. Those nine strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jordan Owca, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. She also put up a triple, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Aralyn Gould, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Buckeye has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. Keystone's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3.
Keystone's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Buckeye hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .324. It's a different story for Keystone, though, as they've only averaged .172. Will they be able to contain Buckeye's hitters?
Buckeye might still be hurting after the 15-1 loss they got from Keystone in their previous matchup back in April of 2021. Can the Bucks avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
