Baseball Preview: Petersburg Buffaloes vs. Crosbyton Chiefs
Petersburg is 0-3 against Crosbyton since April of 2023 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Petersburg Buffaloes will be playing at home against the Crosbyton Chiefs at 4:00 p.m.
Last Monday, Petersburg suffered a rough 17-6 loss at the hands of Jayton.
SAUL RUIZ made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Crosbyton had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10 runs), and they went ahead and made it six on Friday. They skirted past the Wolverines 3-2.
Dylan Doss spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up 20 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Nehemiah Marquez, who went 1-for-2 with a triple and an RBI.
Petersburg's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Crosbyton, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-5.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Petersburg has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .489. However, it's not like Crosbyton struggles in that department as they've averaged .507. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Petersburg suffered a grim 19-2 defeat to Crosbyton in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Petersburg have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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