Buckhannon-Upshur's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They walked away with an 8-3 victory over the Grafton Bearcats. The win continues a trend for the Buccaneers in their matchups with the Bearcats: they've now won five in a row.
Kynnedy Marple was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Marple was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
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In other batting news, Madi Knabenshue was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Avery Hamer, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
Buckhannon-Upshur's record now sits at 9-7. As for Grafton, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-5-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Buckhannon-Upshur will host Fairmont Senior at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The Polar Bears will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Buccaneers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Grafton, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Robert C. Byrd at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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