The Clear Creek Golddiggers will head out on the road to square off against the Bishop Machebeuf Buffaloes at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Clear Creek is headed into the matchup fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victor by a 19-2 margin over Non Varsity Opponent on Tuesday.
Zephyr Schuessler was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Schuessler has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Schuessler was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI.
In other batting news, Clear Creek let Raymond Kurtz and Landon Lewis loose on the outfield. Kurtz scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2, while Lewis scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Joey Lupinacci, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Bishop Machebeuf came into Thursday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They put the hurt on Denver Academy with a sharp 10-4 win on Thursday.
Clear Creek's victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-7. As for Bishop Machebeuf, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-10.
Clear Creek might still be hurting after the 13-2 defeat they got from Bishop Machebeuf when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Thankfully for Clear Creek, Leo Boberschmidt (who struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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