Buckeye Trail is 0-4 against Union Local since March of 2024 but things could change on Saturday. The Warriors will venture away from home to take on the Jets at 1:00 p.m. Buckeye Trail has given up an average of 10.4 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Buckeye Trail came up short against Sandy Valley on Friday, falling 17-2.
Ella Ashby made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and fired off two home runs while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Union Local came up short against Martins Ferry on Thursday and fell 5-2.
Kylie Stidd spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Alli Kellaway was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run.
Buckeye Trail's loss dropped their record down to 0-10. As for Union Local, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-12.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Saturday. Buckeye Trail hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.4 home runs per game. However, it's not like Union Local struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.5 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Buckeye Trail couldn't quite finish off Union Local when the teams last played back in April of 2025 and fell 10-8. Can the Warriors avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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