The Buffalo Bison will be playing at home against the Gilmer County Titans at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Saturday, Buffalo got themselves on the board against Poca, but Poca never followed suit. They were the clear victor by an 8-0 margin over the The Dots. That eight run margin sets a new team best for Buffalo this season.
Cole Richardson was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. Richardson has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Richardson was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with an RBI.
In other batting news, Caiden Craig was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Bryce Downey was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Gilmer County faced Nicholas County in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. Everything went Gilmer County's way against Nicholas County as Gilmer County made off with a 7-1 victory. Winning may never get old, but Gilmer County sure is getting used to it with their sixth in a row.
Like Buffalo, Gilmer County also got a great game from a two-way player: Caleb Hall. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned run off two hits (and not a single walk). Hall was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Braylon Mencer looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Colton Hall was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Buffalo's win bumped their record up to 7-4. As for Gilmer County, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-2.
Buffalo took their win against Gilmer County in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 9-2. Does Buffalo have another victory up their sleeve, or will Gilmer County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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