HOLYOKE, Mass. -- The North Adams SteepleCats (18-17) split their second double-header in five days with a 3-2 loss in game one and an 8-3 victory in game two against the Valley Blue Sox (17-15) Wednesday night in Holyoke.

 

The SteepleCats got two strong outings out of their starters. Mount Greylock graduate Robbie Buffis started game one and went four and a third innings. He allowed two runs off of only one hit. He faced the minimum through the first three innings. Game two starter Ben Olson went five innings and allowed three runs off of five hits and struck out four.  

 

The ‘Cats jumped on top early in each game. They scored two runs in the first inning of game one and one run in the first inning of game two. In game one, their two runs ended up being all they would get as Washington was able to settle down after that. In game two, the ‘Cats continued to pour it on throughout the game. Leading 5-3 going into the seventh inning, the ‘Cats added three insurance runs to put the game out of reach.

 

After an off day on Thursday, the SteepleCats will return to Joe Wolfe Field on Friday evening for a matchup with the Upper Valley Nighthawks (13-20). Right hander Ryan Tapp (3-1, 3.37) will start on the mound for the SteepleCats. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.