Suwannee is 5-0 against Buchholz since February of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Suwannee Bulldogs will head out on the road to face off against the Buchholz Bobcats at 6:30 p.m. Suwannee's pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so Buchholz's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
After soaring to a ten-point victory in their last game, Suwannee came back down to earth on Friday. They fell just short of Gainesville by a score of 3-1. Suwannee's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Gracie Watley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on five hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 12 consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Suwannee saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Rachel Smith, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Meanwhile, Buchholz fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against Union County on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Fightin' Tigers by a score of 12-11. Both teams can probably skip cardio this week after making that many trips around the bases.
Amelia Collins was cooking despite her team's loss, going 4-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Juliana Abraham was another key contributor, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with a home run and two runs.
Suwannee's record is now 10-9. As for Buchholz, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-9 record this season.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Suwannee has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Buchholz struggles in that department as they've been averaging 4.2. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Suwannee took their win against Buchholz in their previous meeting back in March of 2023 by a conclusive 17-5. Does Suwannee have another victory up their sleeve, or will Buchholz turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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