Buffalo hadn't done well against Nitro recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. Buffalo came out on top against Nitro by a score of 6-3. This was payback for the Bison, who suffered a 5-1 loss the last time these two teams met.
Anthony Pitchford
| 03/20/25 vs Wahama | 3 |
| 03/24/25 vs Chapmanville Regional | 2 |
| 03/29/25 @ Nitro | 1 |
Anthony Pitchford was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He also tossed a walk, which is notable because Buffalo is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 0-4 otherwise. Pitchford was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-2. That run was his first of the season.
Pitchford wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Evan Panaro, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Britton Hudson also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
The win made it two in a row for Buffalo and bumps their season record up to 2-5. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 4 runs in those games. As for Nitro, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Looking ahead, Buffalo is taking a road trip to square off against Roane County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Nitro, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Nitro Wildcats face off against Chapmanville Regional Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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