The Buchholz Bobcats will head out on the road to take on the Columbia Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Buchholz is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Buchholz earned a 9-6 win over Keystone Heights. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Buchholz.
Anthony Wilkie made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Wilkie has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Wilkie was also big at the plate, firing off two home runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Cooper Collins and Blake Brewer did most of the damage at the plate: Collins went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs, while Brewer scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was JJ Gardner, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Columbia was able to grind out a solid victory over Beachside on Thursday, taking the game 7-3. The win was just what Columbia needed coming off of a 13-3 defeat in their prior contest.
Buchholz's record is now 10-5. As for Columbia, their record is now 7-9.
Buchholz took their victory against Columbia in their previous matchup on Tuesday by a conclusive 13-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Buchholz 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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