Baseball Recap: Rector Triumphs

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Previous Games

04/17/25 - Home	5-4 W
03/26/24 - Home	10-0 W
03/04/24 - Away	21-8 W
03/04/24 - Away	21-7 W
04/28/23 - Away	5-3 W
+ 5 more games

While Rector's win against Buffalo Island Central wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Cougars had just enough and edged out the Mustangs 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Cougars have posted since March 28, 2024.

The win made it two in a row for Rector and bumps their season record up to 4-7. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 5 runs in those games. As for Buffalo Island Central, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-8.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rector will venture away from home to challenge Hillcrest at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Cougars will need to watch out since the Screamin Eagles have now posted at least ten runs in their last three matches. As for Buffalo Island Central, they are taking a road trip to take on Walnut Ridge at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.