In what's become a running theme this season, Buckingham gave their fans yet another huge victory on Tuesday. They blew past the Lunenburg Central Chargers 8-2. The win was just business as usual For Buckingham, who after four games remain undefeated this season.
Justin Gunter spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on zero hits and racked up 12 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Harrison Mitchell was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Kayne Wooten, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Buckingham's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Lunenburg Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Buckingham will take on Randolph-Henry at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Buckingham's pitching crew has only allowed one run per game this season, so Randolph-Henry's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lunenburg Central, they will head out on the road to challenge Prince Edward County at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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