They say turnabout is fair play, and the Lowry Buckaroos took that to heart when they stepped onto the field against the Fernley Vaqueros. With memories of their last meeting in March still fresh, Lowry made sure there would be no repeat of that loss, galloping away with an emphatic 11-3 victory.
For whatever reason, the home field has been more of a hindrance than a help when these two teams clash. It marks the third straight contest where the visiting squad has walked away victorious. And this time, it was the Vaqueros who felt the sting. The loss is Fernley’s biggest since February 28, extending their home losing streak to five.
Not that Riley McCullar let the scoreboard dull his bat—he made the most of his time at the plate, going 2-for-4 and scoring a run. But his efforts weren’t enough to stop Lowry’s stampede.
The Buckaroos, now back to an even 7-7 record, were led by Erick Valencia, who put on a base-running clinic. Reaching base in all five plate appearances, he crossed home plate three times and swiped two bases, setting a new career-high in runs scored. Michael Heikkila wasn’t far behind, tallying two runs and a stolen base while reaching base four times.
Lowry’s lineup showed patience and precision, posting an on-base percentage of .523. That number is more than just eye-catching—it’s a winning formula. The Buckaroos are a perfect 5-0 when they clear the .513 OBP mark, proving that a steady stream of baserunners is their key to success.
For Fernley, the defeat drops them to 3-11-1, and the road ahead doesn’t get any easier, even when averaging 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, Lowry has been even bolder, swiping 3.1 per contest.
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