Buhler took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Clay Center, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Crusaders had just enough and edged out the Tigers 4-3. While the Crusaders didn't have the best season last year (they finished 8-10), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Nixon Standlee spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits.
At the plate, Buhler's win was truly a team effort as seven different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Logan Snyder, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Dylan Scripsick was another, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases.
Crusaders
| 04/11/25 vs Clay Center | 4-3 |
| 04/07/25 @ El Dorado | 1-0 |
| 04/07/25 @ El Dorado | 5-1 |
The victory was the third in a row for Buhler, bringing their record up to 8-3. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for Clay Center, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 8-3.
Buhler will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Tigers: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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