Buchholz was handed a 16-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Tuesday. They skirted past the South Sumter Raiders 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bobcats have posted since February 28th.
Jurnee Reed spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered seven runs (all of which were unearned) on nine hits. Those hits marked the first that she allowed this season.
Jordyn Cooper
| 04/15/25 vs South Sumter | 4 |
| 04/14/25 vs Santa Fe | 1 |
| 04/09/25 vs Bartram Trail | 3 |
| 04/08/25 @ Gainesville | 1 |
| 04/05/25 @ Leon | 1 |
| 04/04/25 @ Rickards | 2 |
At the plate, Buchholz got a massive performance out of Jordyn Cooper, who scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3. Cooper is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last six games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Juliana Abraham, who went 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Buchholz lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in February.
The victory snapped Buchholz's losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 11-10 record. As for South Sumter, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Buchholz will head out to take on Tocoi Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for South Sumter, they will venture away from home to face off against Eustis at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Raiders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 6.6 runs per game this season.
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