Buchholz had to kick off their season on the road on Tuesday, but they showed no ill effects. They put the hurt on the Fleming Island Golden Eagles with a sharp 13-1 victory. The win continues a trend for the Bobcats in their matchups with the Golden Eagles: they've now won six in a row.
Aidan Kastensmidt
| 02/11/25 @ Fleming Island | 4 |
| 04/25/24 vs Mandarin | 3 |
| 04/18/24 @ Fleming Island | 3 |
| 04/02/24 vs Columbia | 3 |
| 03/19/24 @ Forest | 3 |
Aidan Kastensmidt was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and only a hit while striking out nine over four innings pitched. That's the fewest hits he has allowed since back in April of 2024. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with four RBI, one triple, and one run. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Dion Wilborn looked comfortable as he pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Cedaris Smith and Blake Brewer did most of the damage at the plate: Smith scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Brewer scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. That's the most runs Smith has posted since back in April of 2024. Hudson Sapp was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Buchholz always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .558. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Fleming Island only posted an OBP of .323.
Looking ahead, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Bobcats duke it out with the Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Fleming Island, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they will square off against Oakleaf at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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