Bison
| 05/13/26 vs Wheeling | 8 |
| 04/25/26 vs Glenbrook South | 5 |
| 04/25/26 vs Taft | 10 |
Buffalo Grove can bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Wheeling Wildcats an 8-0 shutout. The Bison not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 25th (when they won 13-3).
The result came thanks to Natalie Whitson's shutout, as she gave up just seven hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 13 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Erin Ryan, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Anna Schaaf, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Buffalo Grove kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive matchups.
Buffalo Grove's victory bumped their record up to 10-16. As for Wheeling, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 11 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-13 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Buffalo Grove will venture away from home to take on New Trier at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Wheeling, they will head out to face off against Christian Liberty at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Chargers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 6.64 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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