Sugar Valley Rural is 0-10 against Bucktail since April of 2019 but things could change on Wednesday. The Phoenix will be playing at home against the Bucks at 4:30 p.m. Sugar Valley Rural has given up an average of 20.7 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Sugar Valley Rural is headed into Wednesday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Friday. They came up short against Northwest Area, falling 21-1. Having soared to a lofty 27 runs in the game before, the Phoenix couldn't push the score so high this time.
Sugar Valley Rural saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Olivia Clester, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Bucktail's found some homefield redemption this week after a overtime loss to Sullivan County on Monday. The Bucks had just enough and edged out Moshannon Valley 10-9.
Makenna Stone was incredible, going 4-for-5 with five stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last ten games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kendall Wagner, who went 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and one run.
Bucktail kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in May of 2024.
Bucktail's win bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Sugar Valley Rural, their loss dropped their record down to 1-6.
Wednesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Sugar Valley Rural has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .436. However, it's not like Bucktail struggles in that department as they've averaged .441. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Sugar Valley Rural might still be hurting after the 15-0 defeat they got from Bucktail in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Phoenix have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
