Richmond is 1-9 against Buckfield since June of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Bobcats will host the Bucks at 4:00 p.m. The two teams are strolling into their matches after big wins in their previous games.
Richmond is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Temple Academy a 21-0 shutout on Thursday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Bobcats as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, Buckfield had already won eight in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.4 runs) and they went ahead and made it nine on Thursday. They blew past the Hornets 8-2. The result was nothing new for the Bucks, who have now won six contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Carmen Crockett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Brittany Carrier, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI and one double. Another player making a difference was Cori Merrill, who earned one RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Buckfield hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least four batters in seven consecutive games.
Buckfield pushed their record up to 9-1 with the win, which was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.4 runs on average over those games. As for Richmond, their win bumped their record up to 5-7.
Richmond might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Buckfield when the teams last played two weeks ago. Will the Bobcats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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