East Buchanan couldn't quite beat Cameron on Thursday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the six-run defeat they were dealt last Wednesday. The East Buchanan Bulldogs fell just short of the Cameron Dragons by a score of 4-2. East Buchanan was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Cameron apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Cameron's part, Alec Leazenby spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Cameron's win was truly a team effort as five different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Cayden Fletcher, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
East Buchanan has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-18 record this season. As for Cameron, their victory bumped their record up to 5-18.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. East Buchanan will take on South Harrison at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. South Harrison is coming into the game with three straight wins on the road, so East Buchanan will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Cameron, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Maryville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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