Softball Recap: Buchanan Bears vs. Bullard Knights
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Buchanan had no problem doing just that on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Bullard Knights and snuck past 7-6. That's more bragging rights for Buchanan, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Kadence Nulick made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up three earned runs off 11 hits. Nulick has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Nulick was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Nulick wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Hadley Oehlschlaeger, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Buchanan's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 21-6-1. As for Bullard, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 22-7.
Buchanan will head out on the road to square off against Clovis North at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Clovis North has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. Bullard does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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