Deptford extended their losing streak to four on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 7-14 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 12-11 heartbreaker at the hands of the Buena Chiefs. Even if the Spartans couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
As for Buena, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-9 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.1 runs over those games.
For Buena's part, the team relied heavily on Richie Wilson, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI and two runs. That's the most RBI Wilson has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaevon Alexander, who went 3-for-4 with three runs and two RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Deptford will head out to challenge Highland Regional at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Buena, they will venture away from home to face off against Cumberland at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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