Bucktail's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 22-4 margin over the Sugar Valley Rural Phoenix. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Bucktail considering their one-run performance the game before.
Eva Sockman and Makenna Stone made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Sockman pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Stone tossed two innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off one hit. At bat, Sockman went 3-for-4 with a home run, eight RBI, and three runs, while Stone scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Bucktail got a massive performance out of Lola English, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a home run, four runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Makenzie Wagner, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and two RBI.
On Sugar Valley Rural's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ellynn Scarborough, who went 1-for-1 with two RBI and a double. Lyla Breon was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Bucktail's victory bumped their record up to 10-2. As for Sugar Valley Rural, their loss dropped their record down to 3-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bucktail will take on South Williamsport at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for Sugar Valley Rural, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Neumann Regional Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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