For the second straight game, Colonel Crawford will face off against Buckeye Central. The Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Bucks at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Colonel Crawford is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Colonel Crawford had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 17-run drubbing they dealt Buckeye Central on Tuesday. The Eagles blew past the Bucks 18-1. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by six runs or more this season.
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Aubrey Betts spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Colonel Crawford got a massive performance out of Olivia Friley, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI Friley has posted since back in March of 2025. Kinley Hoepf was another key player, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three stolen bases, and three RBI.
Colonel Crawford always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .525. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Buckeye Central only posted an OBP of .261.
Buckeye Central is on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-12. As for Colonel Crawford, their win bumped their record up to 15-7.
Buckeye Central's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Colonel Crawford has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.1 hits per game. It's a different story for Buckeye Central, though, as they've been averaging 9.6 hits. Given Colonel Crawford's sizable advantage in that area, the Bucks will need to find a way to close that gap. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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