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| 04/03/25 - Home | 18-2 W |
| 04/16/24 - Home | 12-0 W |
| 04/15/24 - Away | 14-0 W |
| 05/09/23 - Home | 15-4 W |
| 05/04/23 - Away | 13-0 W |
| + 4 more games |
Buckeye's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They blew past the Valley Forge Patriots 18-2. The Bucks haven't had any issues with the Patriots recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.
LaRyssa Hartshorn tossed a big game, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits (and only one walk).
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Faith Shaw, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Kelsey Metter also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Buckeye kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits every time they've taken the field this season.
Buckeye's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Valley Forge, their loss was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-4.
Looking ahead, Buckeye will venture away from home to square off against Rocky River at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Valley Forge, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Cardinal at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Patriots' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Huskies have averaged an impressive 11.2 runs per game this season.
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