Poca extended their losing streak to five on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 4-18 in the process. They lost 20-3 to the Buffalo Bison. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bison this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-0 on April 9th.
Poca saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aaron Waugh, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one double and one RBI. That double marked the first that Waugh has hit this season.
As for Buffalo, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-8 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Buffalo's side, they let Hunter Rutan and Evan Panaro run wild. Rutan went 2-for-5 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs, while Panaro went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. Those three runs gave Panaro a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Nate Gillispie, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Poca will head out to face off against Webster County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Dots' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Highlanders have averaged an impressive 6.6 runs per game this season. As for Buffalo, they will venture away from home to take on St. Albans at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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