Buckhannon-Upshur had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They wound up on the wrong side of a tough 13-1 walloping at the hands of the University Hawks. Buckhannon-Upshur has not had much luck with University recently, as the team's come up short the last eight times they've met.
For University's part, Wenkai Campbell and Brodee Latocha made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Campbell tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Meanwhile, Latocha tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit (he also didn't allow any walks). At bat, Campbell scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2, while Latocha scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Mason Chaney was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Mason McDonald was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
The win made it two in a row for University and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Buckhannon-Upshur will take on North Marion at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for University, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Linsly at 5:00 p.m.
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