Sugar Valley Rural had lost three straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 1-7 to make it four. They came up short against the Bucktail Bucks, falling 19-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bucks this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 back in March.
As for Bucktail, the win got them back to even at 6-6. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by nine runs or more this season.
For Bucktail's part, Kendall Wagner was a standout: she fired off two home runs, six RBI, and four runs while going 2-for-4. Those four runs gave Wagner a new career-high. Angel Kmetz also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sugar Valley Rural will square off against Montgomery at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Red Raiders will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something the Phoenix surely won't give up without a fight. As for Bucktail, they will face off against Oswayo Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Green Wave have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 17 runs per game on average), something the Bucks will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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