After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Central, Buffalo Island Central was happy to have turned things around on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Marmaduke Greyhounds a 16-0 shutout. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Buffalo Island Central considering their one-run performance the match before.
Jaylyn Cagle was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also only allowed one walk). Cagle has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Cagle was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Claire Jackson was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with four RBI, a triple, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Kinsley Hamilton, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-3.
The win got Buffalo Island Central back to even at 5-5. As for Marmaduke, they dropped their record down to 0-5 with that defeat, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Buffalo Island Central will take on East Poinsett County at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for Marmaduke, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Bay at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Marmaduke is facing Bay at the right time seeing as Bay is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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