Garfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. Their rough 15-4 loss to the Buchtel Griffins might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Garfield of the 18-17 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Buchtel's part, Jordan Leason was a standout: he scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Nathan Edwards, who scored three runs and stole five bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Garfield's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Buchtel, their win ended a three-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-1.
Garfield will be playing at home against Ellet at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Buchtel, they will head out on the road to take on Firestone at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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