Buffalo Grove came out on top against Conant on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive ten-run fifth inning. The Bison blew past the Cougars 10-4. This was payback for the Bison, who suffered a 5-0 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Griffin Kelly made a splash while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
Drew Carrison
| 05/16/25 @ Conant | 2 |
| 04/14/25 vs Wheeling | 2 |
| 04/11/25 @ Highland Park | 2 |
| 04/28/25 vs Prospect | 1 |
| 04/26/25 @ Warren Township | 1 |
| + 5 more games |
In other batting news, Drew Carrison was incredible, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Buffalo Grove's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 7-20-2 when he doesn't). Jordan Dudek also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Buffalo Grove hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Conant struck out seven times.
The victory made it two in a row for Buffalo Grove and bumps their season record up to 9-21-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Conant, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-18-1 record this season.
Buffalo Grove will face off against Fremd at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. As for Conant, they will square off against Wheeling at 4:45 p.m. on Monday.
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