James Buchanan's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They put the hurt on the Delone Catholic Squires with a sharp 8-2 win. The Rockets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matchups by six runs or more this season.
Lilianna Wiley
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Lilianna Wiley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up 12 Ks. Those 12 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Madisyn Amsley, who scored a run while going 3-for-3. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Brooklyn Sanchez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
James Buchanan's victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Delone Catholic, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. James Buchanan will venture away from home to face off against West Perry at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. James Buchanan is facing West Perry at the right time seeing as West Perry is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Delone Catholic, they will head out on the road to challenge Hanover at 4:15 p.m. on Monday. Hanover has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.25 runs per game on average), something Delone Catholic will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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