In what's become a running theme this season, Buckingham gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They put the hurt on the Nottoway Cougars with a sharp 16-3 win. The victory was just business as usual For Buckingham, who after 12 games remain undefeated this season.
Avery Schaeffer made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Schaeffer has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Schaeffer was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Justin Gunter, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three stolen bases, and four runs. Harrison Mitchell was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Buckingham's win was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-0. As for Nottoway, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-12.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Buckingham will challenge Appomattox County at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Nottoway, they will head out on the road to take on Lunenburg Central at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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