
Rockets
03/18/25 vs Fairfield | 15 |
04/28/25 vs Clear Spring | 10 |
04/25/25 vs Mercersburg Academy | 10 |
03/13/25 @ Clear Spring | 9 |
05/06/25 @ Fairfield | 6 |
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Big Spring, James Buchanan was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They blew past the Fairfield Knights 8-2. The Rockets might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by six runs or more this season.
Lilianna Wiley made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emileigh Linn, who went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI. Brooklyn Sanchez was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
James Buchanan's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-9. As for Fairfield, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. James Buchanan will head out to challenge Waynesboro at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Fairfield, they will venture away from home to face off against Newport at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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