Buhach Colony is 0-10 against Atwater since March of 2022 but things could change on Thursday. The Thunder will look to defend their home field against the Falcons at 4:00 p.m. Buhach Colony has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Buhach Colony came into their game on Tuesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against Merced, falling 12-2.
Buhach Colony saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aubrey Trindade, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Meanwhile, while it was Atwater who put the first runs on the board on Tuesday, it was Golden Valley who put up more. The Falcons fell just short of the Cougars by a score of 4-3. That's two games in a row now that the Falcons have lost by just one run.
Kylie Medina put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Medina was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Buhach Colony's loss dropped their record down to 14-10. As for Atwater, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-8.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Buhach Colony hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .377. However, it's not like Atwater struggles in that department as they've averaged .336. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Buhach Colony suffered a grim 14-5 defeat to Atwater in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Will the Thunder have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
