Buffalo was the 14-10 winner over Forsyth when they last played one another back in March of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Buffalo Bison fell victim to a rough 14-4 defeat at the hands of the Forsyth Panthers on Monday.
For Forsyth's part, Lindsey Essary made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Essary was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Forsyth let Lilia Roberts and Lauren Turner loose on the outfield. Roberts scored a run while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances, while Turner scored three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Zoe White, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Buffalo has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-9 record this season. As for Forsyth, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 12-12.
Buffalo will head out on the road to take on Hollister at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Forsyth, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Fair Grove at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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