The matchup between Nelsonville-York and Millersport on Saturday hardly resembled the 3-1 effort from their previous meeting. The Buckeyes came out on top against the Lakers by a score of 16-11. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 3-1 on Saturday.
Lilly Gura was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over four innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run and four RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emmie Fowler, who went 4-for-5 with one home run, four runs, and five RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Paisley Stadler, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and three runs.
Nelsonville-York kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Buckeyes
| 04/19/25 vs Millersport | 16-11 |
| 04/19/25 vs Millersport | 3-1 |
| 04/18/25 vs Alexander | 12-2 |
Nelsonville-York's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-3. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Millersport, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 11-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nelsonville-York will host Meigs at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Buckeyes' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Marauders have averaged an impressive 10.2 runs per game this season. As for Millersport, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Northridge at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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