Bucktail is 9-1 against Sullivan County since May of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Bucks will venture away from home to take on the Griffins at 4:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Bucktail will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up one run last Wednesday, then bounced right back against Columbia Montour Vo-Tech on Wednesday. The Bucks blew past the Rams 20-2. The win continues a trend for the Bucks in their matchups with the Rams: they've now won nine in a row.
Carrie Ditty was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Ditty was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Makenna Stone
| 04/23/25 @ Columbia Montour Vo-Tech | 5 |
| 04/16/25 vs Northwest Area | 2 |
| 04/14/25 @ Hughesville | 2 |
| 04/09/25 vs Benton | 1 |
| 04/03/25 @ Muncy | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Makenna Stone, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with five stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last eight times she's played. Lola English was another key player, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with four stolen bases and three runs.
Bucktail always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .576. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Sullivan County had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Wednesday. Everything went their way against the Redskins as they made off with a 16-5 victory. The game was the first time the Griffins have beaten the Redskins on their field since May 11, 2022.
Emilia Viveiros spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Sullivan County let Kayla Fowler and Mariah Hallabuk run wild. Fowler went 4-for-5 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and two runs, while Hallabuk went 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one stolen base. That's the most hits Hallabuk has posted since back in April of 2024. Bailey Bogart also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Bucktail's record is now 4-5. As for Sullivan County, their record now sits at 7-3.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bucktail has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .452. However, it's not like Sullivan County struggles in that department as they've averaged .523. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Bucktail's way against Sullivan County when the teams last played back in May of 2024, as Bucktail made off with a 13-2 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bucks since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
