There's no place like home for Van Buren, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Arcadia Redskins on Monday and snuck past 3-2. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Van Buren also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
For Arcadia's part, Jordyn Tong put in work no matter where she played. She pitched six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. Tong has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Tong was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Tong wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Alanna Tucker, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base.
The victory got Van Buren back to even at 3-3. As for Arcadia, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Van Buren will face off against Liberty Center at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Liberty Center will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Van Buren surely won't give up without a fight. As for Arcadia, they will head out on the road to take on Hopewell-Loudon at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Arcadia is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
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