Buffalo gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Thursday. They came out on top against the Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm by a score of 5-2. This was payback for the Bison, who suffered a 2-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Vienna Bechtold made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Bechtold was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
Bechtold wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Alyana Feekes, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Buffalo will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Monticello at 4:30 p.m. on April 8. As for Sauk Rapids-Rice, they will head out on the road to square off against Century at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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