With a playoff game on the line, Buchholz rose to the challenge on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Fletcher Senators 7-6. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Buchholz as it put an end to their seven-game losing streak.
Madison Blackford was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Emily Sorah, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
On Fletcher's side, Emily Clapp was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two doubles. Morgan Brown was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Buchholz's win bumped their record up to 11-14. As for Fletcher, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-16 record this season.
Buchholz will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Oakleaf at 7:30 p.m. The last three games Oakleaf has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. Fletcher does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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