Buffalo Valley hasn't had much luck against Leflore recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Buffalo Valley Buffaloes will take on the Leflore Savages at 4:00 p.m. Buffalo Valley has given up an average of 10 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
Buffalo Valley fell victim to Wilburton and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 14-0 to the Diggers. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Buffaloes' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Leflore). Everything went their way against Canadian on Tuesday as Leflore made off with a 12-2 victory. Considering the Savages' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Matshall Dacus made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He struck out nine batters over four innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Dacus was also big at the plate, getting no hits from his two at bats. He also put up two RBI, which were his first of the season.
In other batting news, Ben Dacus was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing Three bases. while going 2-for-3. He also brought in three RBI, marking his first of the season. Justice Reineman was another key player, scoring a run and stealing Three bases. while going 1-for-2.
Leflore always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .560. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Buffalo Valley's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Leflore, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Buffalo Valley couldn't quite finish off Leflore in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 and fell 9-7. Can Buffalo Valley avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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