Buffalo Gap came into Thursday's contest having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They skirted past the Rockbridge County Wildcats 15-13. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bison have posted since April 17th.
Brandon Argenbrite was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 5.1 innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in March. He was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Mason Snyder
| 05/07/26 vs Rockbridge County | 4 |
| 05/01/26 vs Riverheads | 2 |
| 05/05/26 @ Fort Defiance | 1 |
| 04/28/26 @ Wilson Memorial | 1 |
| 04/02/26 vs Fort Defiance | 1 |
In other batting news, Buffalo Gap got a massive performance out of Mason Snyder, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those four hits gave Snyder a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Dalton Coffey, who went 3-for-4 with three runs and one double.
Buffalo Gap was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .455. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Buffalo Gap's victory bumped their record up to 7-10. As for Rockbridge County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-11 record this season.
Buffalo Gap and Rockbridge County could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Virginia Rankings. The Bison (ranked 247th) will meet Alleghany (ranked 122nd) at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Rockbridge County will face off against Wilson Memorial at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank disadvantage (296 vs. 35).
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