Nazareth is preparing for their first district matchup of the season on Saturday. They will challenge the Petersburg Buffaloes at 11:00 a.m. Nazareth will be strutting in after a win while Petersburg will be coming in after a defeat.
Nazareth proved they can win big last Monday (they won by 24) and on Saturday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Sudan 9-8.
Breck Proctor
| 03/22/25 vs Sudan | 8 |
| 03/17/25 vs Claude | 10 |
| 03/07/25 vs Westbrook | 12 |
Breck Proctor was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Reid Backus, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Fletcher Schacher, who scored three runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Petersburg was not able to break out of their rough patch last Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They lost 18-3 to Abernathy.
Nazareth pushed their record up to 7-1 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Petersburg, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-6.
Saturday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Nazareth has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .626. However, it's not like Petersburg struggles in that department as they've averaged .480. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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