Buffalo Grove has not done well against Conant recently (they were 1-7 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Buffalo Grove Bison sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-3 win over the Conant Cougars. That's two games straight that Buffalo Grove has won by exactly two runs.
Sammie Kosnoff spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, McKenna Wagner and Paige Veller did most of the damage at the plate: Wagner went 2-for-4 with a home run, while Veller went 1-for-3 with a home run.
On Conant's side, Ava Falcone made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Buffalo Grove's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-8. As for Conant, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-6.
Buffalo Grove will head out on the road to square off against Wheeling at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. Buffalo Grove is facing Wheeling at the right time seeing as Wheeling is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Conant, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Fremd at 4:45 p.m. Fremd will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something Conant surely won't give up without a fight.
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