Seneca East came into Wednesday's matchup having lost four straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Buckeye Central Bucks a 6-0 shutout on Wednesday. That six run margin sets a new team best for Seneca East this season.
Caden Fritz made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. Fritz has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Fritz was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run.
In other batting news, Aiden Hines was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. Jake Bowerman was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Seneca East's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-8. As for Buckeye Central, their loss dropped their record down to 6-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Seneca East will take on Bucyrus at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Buckeye Central, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on St. Mary Central Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. St. Mary Central Catholic is coming into the game with six straight defeats on the road, meaning Buckeye Central will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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