The Buford Yellow Jackets will face off against the Andrew Jackson Volunteers at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Buford will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each contest than the last.
On Friday, Buford got the win against North Central by a conclusive 13-3. The result was nothing new for the Yellow Jackets, who have now won seven matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Gavin Lowery
| 04/04/25 vs North Central | 5 |
| 03/14/25 @ York Prep | 4 |
| 03/26/25 vs Parkwood | 3 |
| 04/01/25 @ North Central | 2 |
| 03/19/24 vs Andrew Jackson | 2 |
Gavin Lowery was a major factor no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over six innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one home run, five RBI, and one double. Those five RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Jayden Mckenzie was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. Those four runs gave him a new career-high. Jackson Sellers was another key player, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
Buford hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Andrew Jackson ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They had just enough and edged out Central 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Volunteers have posted since March 1st.
Buford's record now sits at 12-3. As for Andrew Jackson, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-10.
Everything went Buford's way against Andrew Jackson when the teams last played back in March, as Buford made off with a 10-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Yellow Jackets since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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