The Buchtel Griffins will be playing at home against the North Vikings at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Buchtel is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
Last Monday, it was close, but Buchtel sidestepped East for a 10-8 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Buchtel.
Demetrion Duvall made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up six earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. Duvall was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Jordan Leason was incredible, scoring a run and stealing four bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Jonvier Travis, who scored a run and stole three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, North was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They suffered a rough 11-2 loss at the hands of Ellet.
Buchtel now has a winning record of 3-2. As for North, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Saturday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Buchtel has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like North struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Buchtel beat North 11-7 in their previous matchup last Tuesday. Does Buchtel have another victory up their sleeve, or will North turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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