It may have taken ten innings to finish the job, but Sullivan County ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They skirted past the Bucktail Bucks 8-7. The win was nothing new for the Griffins as they're now sitting on four straight.
Emilia Viveiros
| 04/24/25 vs Bucktail | 8 |
| 04/23/25 @ Sayre | 4 |
| 04/21/25 vs Sugar Valley Rural | 5 |
| 04/17/25 @ Muncy | 10 |
| 04/16/25 @ Montgomery | 1 |
| + 6 more games |
Emilia Viveiros spent all ten innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven earned runs on nine hits and racked up eight Ks. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.2 strikeouts per game.
On the hitting side, Kayla Fowler was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with two triples and two runs. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Miley Dickinson, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Sullivan County kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive contests.
Sullivan County's record is now 8-3. As for Bucktail, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sullivan County will take on Northeast Bradford at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Bucktail, they will square off against Moshannon Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Bucks' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Black Knights/Damsels have averaged an impressive 8.3 runs per game this season.
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