Bluffton had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 12-run drubbing they dealt McIntosh County Academy on Monday. The Bobcats' pitcher stepped up to hand the Buccaneers a 12-0 shutout. The Bobcats have beaten the Buccaneers the last five times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Buccaneers has come to flipping the script.
James Bazzel tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. He also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because Bluffton is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 5-7 otherwise.
Henry Numssen
| 04/13/26 @ McIntosh County Academy | 6 |
| 03/18/26 vs Bryan County | 3 |
| 03/26/26 vs Colleton County | 2 |
| 03/09/26 vs Savannah Athletic Association | 2 |
| 04/08/26 @ Hilton Head Island | 1 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Henry Numssen, who went 3-for-4 with one home run and six RBI. Those six RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Vincent Ney, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base.
Bluffton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .594. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Bluffton's record is now 10-7. As for McIntosh County Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-22.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Bluffton will venture away from home to challenge Bryan County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for McIntosh County Academy, they will head out to face off against Charlton County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Indians' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Buccaneers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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