Buckley barely beat Pacifica Christian/Santa Monica the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Griffins put the hurt on the Seawolves with a sharp 12-1 victory on Tuesday. With that win, the Griffins brought their scoring average up to 6.7 runs per game.
Sam Stefan
| 03/17/26 vs Pacifica Christian/Santa Monica | 6 |
| 03/10/26 @ de Toledo | 2 |
| 03/04/26 vs New Roads | 5 |
| 02/26/26 vs Shalhevet | 4 |
| 02/21/26 @ Hoover | 5 |
| + 6 more games |
Buckley got a great performance from Sam Stefan as he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Stefan has posted since back in March of 2025.
At the plate, Spenser Peck was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with one triple and one run. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season. Oren Rubin was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs and two RBI.
Buckley always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .645. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
The victory was the third in a row for Buckley, bringing their record up to 5-4. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Pacifica Christian/Santa Monica, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season.
Buckley will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against St. Monica Academy at 3:15 p.m. The Crusaders have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed seven runs per game on average), something the Griffins will no doubt try to take advantage of. Pacifica Christian/Santa Monica will be paying especially close attention to Buckley's matchup: after Buckley faces off against St. Monica Academy, they'll take on Pacifica Christian/Santa Monica again at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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