Baseball Recap: McAlester Victorious
By Team Reports
Apr 18, 2026, 11:01am
Baseball Recap: McAlester Buffaloes vs. Claremore Zebras
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| 04/18/26 - Home | 5-3 W |
| 04/15/25 - Away | 1-15 L |
| 04/14/25 - Home | 1-0 W |
| 03/24/22 - Neutral | 7-6 W |
| 05/02/19 - Neutral | 1-9 L |
| + 3 more games |
McAlester took a 14-run loss the last time they faced off against Claremore, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Buffaloes narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Zebras 5-3. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Buffaloes.
The team relied heavily on Denver Durant, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
McAlester's win bumped their record up to 21-11. As for Claremore, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 19-12 record this season.
McAlester will face off against Midwest City at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Bombers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Buffaloes' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Claremore, they will take on Tahlequah at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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