Bucyrus had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 1-7 to make it six. They came up short against the Colonel Crawford Eagles, falling 20-3. The defeat was just more heartbreak for the Redmen who fell 6-4 when the teams previously met back in April of 2024.
As for Colonel Crawford, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-9. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Colonel Crawford's part, Aubrey Betts was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Betts was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last nine matchups.
In other batting news, Brooklyn Vanderpool and Olivia Friley did most of the damage at the plate: Vanderpool went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Friley went 2-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Friley continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Emma Strausbaugh, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with four RBI and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bucyrus will face off against Marion Harding at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Presidents have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.5 runs per game on average), something the Redmen will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Colonel Crawford, they will take on Upper Sandusky at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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