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03/29/25 @ Gateway Regional | 17 |
04/02/25 @ Cape May County Tech | 15 |
04/01/25 vs Cape May County Tech | 15 |
04/14/25 vs Atlantic Christian | 10 |
04/22/25 vs Atlantic County Institute of Tech | 9 |
Buena was handed a heart-breaking two-run loss in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Oakcrest on Tuesday. The Chiefs put the hurt on the Falcons with a sharp 10-2 victory. Considering the Chiefs have won seven games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Dylan O'Connell made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. He has become a key player for Buena: the team is undefeated when he allows at most one earned run, but 4-9 otherwise. O'Connell was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three stolen bases and two runs.
In other batting news, Buena let Jaevon Alexander and Aden Vai run wild. Alexander went 1-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double, while Vai went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. Buena is 3-1 when Vai posts two or more runs, but 6-8 otherwise. Richie Wilson was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
The win got Buena back to even at 9-9. As for Oakcrest, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-11.
Coming up, Oakcrest will challenge Camden County Vo-Tech at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Buena will be paying especially close attention to the Falcons' contest: after the Falcons face off against the Warriors, they'll take on Buena again at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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