The Lancaster Bruins will face off against the Richland Northeast Cavaliers at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Lancaster is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
Lancaster made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Richland Northeast, but they still couldn't quite topple them. Lancaster was the clear victors by a 14-1 margin over Richland Northeast on Tuesday. The result was nothing new for the Bruins, who have now won four matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Parker McGee
| 03/18/25 @ Richland Northeast | 3 |
| 03/13/25 @ Dreher | 2 |
| 03/11/25 vs Dreher | 2 |
| 03/06/25 @ Buford | 2 |
| 02/25/25 vs Fairfield Central | 2 |
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Ethan Bufford and Parker McGee did most of the damage at the plate: Bufford scored two runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances, while McGee scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. McGee is becoming a predictor of Lancaster's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-1 (and 0-3 when he doesn't). Deuce Truesdale was another key player, going 1-for-2 with four RBI and one double.
Lancaster always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .528. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Richland Northeast dropped their record down to 1-5 with the defeat, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Lancaster, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
Richland Northeast's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Lancaster hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .344. It's a different story for Richland Northeast, though, as they've only averaged .189. Will they be able to contain Lancaster's hitters? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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