Buffalo's game last Wednesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Sissonville Indians out 4-2. This was payback for Buffalo, who suffered a 5-2 loss the last time these two teams met.
Carson Saunders was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Saunders has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Saunders was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Saunders wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jon Alderman, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Buffalo has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 10-6-1 record this season. As for Sissonville, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 10-4.
Buffalo will stay at home for another game and welcome Wheeling Central Catholic at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. Wheeling Central Catholic will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Buffalo surely won't give up without a fight. As for Sissonville, they will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Wayne at 6:00 p.m. Wayne is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.
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