While Buhl's win against Filer wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Indians narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Wildcats 5-4.
Porter Higley
| 04/08/26 vs Filer | 15 |
| 05/01/26 vs Filer | 14 |
| 04/27/26 @ Filer | 13 |
| 04/22/26 @ Kimberly | 13 |
| 04/03/26 vs South Fremont | 13 |
| + 2 more games |
Porter Higley made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 14 batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. He has become a key player for Buhl: the team is 4-2 when he posts at least ten strikeouts, but 7-9 otherwise. Higley was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs and three RBI while going 3-for-3. Those home runs were his first of the season.
Higley wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Colin Richards, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI. Fabi Robles-Pierce also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen bases of the season.
Buhl lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
The win got Buhl back to even at 11-11. As for Filer, their loss dropped their record down to 18-6-1.
As of now, neither Buhl nor the Wildcats have any future games scheduled.
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