After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Sweetwater, Borger was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They came out on top against the Palo Duro Dons by a score of 4-1. This was payback for the Bulldogs, who suffered a 9-4 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Lincoln Buchanan
| 02/20/26 vs Fort Stockton | 20 |
| 03/06/26 @ Palo Duro | 14 |
| 02/27/26 @ Frenship Memorial | 10 |
Lincoln Buchanan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 14 over six innings pitched. He is becoming a predictor of Borger's success: when he posts at least eight strikeouts the team is undefeated (and 2-5 when he doesn't). Buchanan was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. That's the most hits he has posted since back in April of 2025.
Buchanan wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Degyn Smith, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
The victory got Borger back to even at 5-5. As for Palo Duro, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 7-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Borger will host Pampa at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Palo Duro, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Canyon at 4:00 p.m.
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