Buckhannon-Upshur hasn't had much luck against Bridgeport recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Buccaneers will welcome the Indians at 5:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Buckhannon-Upshur 3, Bridgeport 3.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
On Wednesday, Buckhannon-Upshur needed a bit of extra time to put away North Marion. They won by a run and slipped past the Huskies 2-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Buccaneers have posted since May 8, 2024.
Landon Marple
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Landon Marple made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He is becoming a predictor of Buckhannon-Upshur's success: when he allows at most two hits the team is undefeated (and 1-3 when he doesn't). Marple was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Marple wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Drahden Rice, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one double. That stolen base was Rice's first of the season.
Meanwhile, Bridgeport faced Jefferson in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Indians lost 9-2 to the Cougars. It was the first time this season that the Indians let down their fans at home.
Buckhannon-Upshur now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Bridgeport, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-3.
Buckhannon-Upshur couldn't quite get it done against Bridgeport in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 as they fell 5-1. Will the Buccaneers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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