Rockets
| 04/09/25 vs Boiling Springs | 6 |
| 04/04/25 vs Biglerville | 9 |
| 04/01/25 vs West Perry | 5 |
| 03/28/25 @ Delone Catholic | 14 |
| + 4 more games |
The James Buchanan Rockets will head out on the road to face off against the Everett Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. James Buchanan is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
James Buchanan easily dispatched Biglerville on Friday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Rockets fell just short of Boiling Springs by a score of 8-6 on Wednesday.
Jake Miller was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with three RBI and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Hayden Sanchez was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Jimmy Bell, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Everett fell victim to McConnellsburg and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Spartans. The Warriors haven't had much luck with the Spartans recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.
James Buchanan's record now sits at 5-3-1. As for Everett, their record is now 2-6.
James Buchanan's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's contest. The Rockets have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Everett, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will James Buchanan continue to outrun the ball?
James Buchanan took their win against Everett in their previous meeting back in March of 2024 by a conclusive 7-1 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Rockets 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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