While Bolivar-Richburg's victory against Andover wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Wolverines sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over the Panthers on Monday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 11-1 back in April.
Braden Zilker
| 05/05/25 vs Port Allegany | 6 |
| 04/04/25 @ Olean | 5 |
| 04/09/25 vs Hinsdale Central | 2 |
| 05/19/25 @ Andover | 1 |
Braden Zilker was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Bolivar-Richburg is undefeated when Zilker allows two or fewer earned runs, but 6-7 otherwise. Zilker was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Landon Barkley, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Carson Lipyance, who got on base in two of his three plate appearances with two runs.
Bolivar-Richburg moved to 11-7 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Andover, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 7-10 record.
Coming up, Bolivar-Richburg will head out on the road to square off against Fillmore at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Wolverines' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Andover, they will host Cuba-Rushford at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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