Bluffton had lost three straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 5-3 to make it four. They lost 13-3 to the Leo Lions. If the Tigers were looking for revenge after losing 13-11 to the Lions when the teams met back in May of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Bluffton saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aaron Streveler, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one double.
As for Leo, the victory keeps they at an undefeated 6-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 9.8 runs this season.
On Leo's side, Landon Slattery spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, Grant Robinson was a standout: he got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Dominic Rennecker, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Coming up, Bluffton will square off against Oak Hill at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Golden Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Tigers' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Leo, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Garden City at 11:00 a.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Lions 3.2, the Cougars 2.3) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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