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| 05/09/26 - Home | 5-4 W |
| 04/30/25 - Away | 6-5 W |
| 04/29/25 - Home | 2-0 W |
| 04/12/23 - Away | 5-2 W |
| 04/11/23 - Home | 3-4 L |
| + 2 more games |
Buckeye Central had lost nine straight, but after bumping their record up to 3-16 on Saturday that streak is in the rearview. They had just enough and edged out the Seneca East Tigers 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bucks have posted since April 6th.
Sophie West was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted over her last 11 games. Leah Fields was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
As for Seneca East, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games.
On Seneca East's side, Ellie Vanderveen was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she struck out six batters over 5.1 innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits (and only one walk). What's more, Vanderveen gave up only one walk, the fewest she's had since back in April.
On the hitting side, Seneca East saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ella Martin, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI. Martin is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Another was Lilly Burkholder, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Buckeye Central will square off against Wynford at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Seneca East, they will face off against Columbian at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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