Van Buren is 1-7 against Rogers since March of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Van Buren Pointers will head out on the road to take on the Rogers Mountaineers at 5:00 p.m.
On Thursday, Van Buren fell victim to a tough 8-1 loss at the hands of Gentry.
Meanwhile, Rogers came tearing into Thursday's game with 14 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.1 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Grizzlies with a sharp 12-2 victory. The result was nothing new for Rogers, who have now won ten matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
Ava Johnson was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Johnson has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Johnson was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, a run, and a double.
In other pitching news, Daylyn Osborne looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (she also only allowed one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Khyleigh Kelly was excellent, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Ashlyn Hulett was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Van Buren now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Rogers, their win was their 13th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-1.
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