After having lost a blowout in their previous game against New Trier, Buffalo Grove was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Deerfield Warriors a 4-0 shutout. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Bison as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Griffin Kelly
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The result came thanks to Griffin Kelly's shutout, as he gave up just two hits and racked up 13 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Buffalo Grove's victory was truly a team effort as two different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Owen Erickson, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI. That RBI was Erickson's first of the season.
Buffalo Grove's win bumped their record up to 2-6-1. As for Deerfield, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Buffalo Grove will challenge Libertyville at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something the Bison surely won't give up without a fight. As for Deerfield, they will face off against Antioch at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Sequoits' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Warriors' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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