Onaga won the last time they faced Blue Valley and things went their way on Thursday too. The Buffaloes blew past the Rams 10-1. The Buffaloes might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matchups by nine runs or more this season.
L.J. Koelzer was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched 5.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024.
Jackson Kolterman
| 03/24/25 vs Jackson Heights | 4 |
| 04/03/25 @ Blue Valley | 3 |
| 04/03/25 @ Blue Valley | 2 |
| 03/24/25 vs Jackson Heights | 2 |
| 03/31/25 @ Doniphan West | 1 |
| + 3 more games |
In other batting news, Casen Hutfles and Jackson Kolterman did most of the damage at the plate: Hutfles went a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base, while Kolterman scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Onaga is undefeated when Kolterman posts two or more runs, but 0-4 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Xavier Berges, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Onaga was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .394. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .303 or higher in three consecutive games.
The victory got Onaga back to even at 4-4. As for Blue Valley, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Coming up, Onaga will take on Centralia at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Blue Valley, they will challenge Frankfort on Monday.
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