Traverse City Christian hasn't had much luck against Buckley recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Sabres will host the Bears at 4:15 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Having struggled with six losses in a row, Traverse City Christian turned things around against Non Varsity Opponent on Monday. They were the clear victors by a 20-12 margin over Non Varsity Opponent.
Traverse City Christian got a massive performance out of Cali Bilderback, who got on base in two of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases Bilderback has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Kaitlynn Payne, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs and two RBI.
Traverse City Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .615. They are 4-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Buckley played in-conference for the first time on Tuesday and got just the result they were looking for. They put the hurt on Glen Lake with a sharp 10-4 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Bears.
Buckley now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Traverse City Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 4-8.
Traverse City Christian's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's contest. The Sabres have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.5 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Buckley, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Traverse City Christian continue to outrun the ball?
Traverse City Christian suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Buckley when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Sabres 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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