Buffalo hasn't had much luck against Nitro recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. Buffalo will take on Nitro at 12:00 p.m. Nitro took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Buffalo, who comes in off a win.
Buffalo is headed out in good spirits considering the team just ended their winless streak on the road against Clay County on Friday. Buffalo skirted past Clay County 3-1.
Evan Panaro made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the first time he hasn't allowed a single hit since back in May of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3. What's more, he posted two RBI, the most he's had since back in March of 2024.
Caiden Craig
| 03/28/25 @ Clay County | 3 |
| 04/08/24 vs Gilmer County | 2 |
| 03/28/24 vs Winfield | 2 |
| 03/13/24 @ Sissonville | 2 |
| 03/26/25 @ Point Pleasant | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Caiden Craig, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-4. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Hunter Rutan also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Meanwhile, Nitro is still winless after their contest against South Charleston on Wednesday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Black Eagles.
Nitro's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Buffalo, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Buffalo couldn't quite get it done against Nitro in their previous matchup back in May of 2022 as they fell 5-1. Can Buffalo avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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