Buchholz lost to North Marion back in March of 2024, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The Buchholz Bobcats put the hurt on the North Marion Colts with a sharp 8-1 victory. Considering the Bobcats have won three matchups by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Aidan Kastensmidt made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single earned runs in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other pitching news, Cohen Lafler looked comfortable as he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit any time he's pitched this season.
Back at the plate, Blake Brewer was incredible, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Cedaris Smith, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.
Bobcats
| 02/25/25 @ North Marion | 8-1 |
| 02/21/25 vs Santa Fe | 7-2 |
| 02/18/25 vs Suwannee | 8-6 |
| 02/14/25 vs Columbia | 8-0 |
| 02/11/25 @ Fleming Island | 13-1 |
The win keeps them at an undefeated 5-0. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games. As for North Marion, they dropped their record down to 3-4 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Looking ahead, Buchholz will host Fleming Island at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for North Marion, they will head out to challenge Dunnellon at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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