Bluffton had lost nine straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 0-2 to make it ten. They came up short against the Allen East Mustangs, falling 10-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Pirates of the 8-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
As for Allen East, the win keeps them at an undefeated 5-0. Considering they have won four matchups by more than eight runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Allen East's part, Caleb Lybarger made a splash while hitting and pitching. He kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Lybarger was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Travis Stanley, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Brady Brooks was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
Coming up, Bluffton will take on Carey at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Pirates' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Blue Devils have averaged an impressive 11.2 runs per game this season. As for Allen East, they will be playing at home against Miller City at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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