Baseball Game Preview: Canton Warriors vs. Bucktail Bucks

The Canton Warriors will head out on the road to take on the Bucktail Bucks at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with three consecutive losses for Canton and four for Bucktail.

Canton fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Wyalusing Valley on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Rams by a score of 5-4.

Zach Colton

Runs Batted In

05/12/25 @ Wyalusing Valley	3
05/07/25 @ Sugar Valley Rural	3
05/05/25 vs Williamson	3
05/08/25 vs Wellsboro	2
04/22/25 @ Sayre	2
+ 4 more games

Zach Colton was huge no matter where he played even without the win. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. He has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Canton's success: when he posts at least three RBI the team is 2-1 (and 4-11 when he doesn't).

In other batting news, Ben Fitch was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with four stolen bases and two runs. Bailey Gardner was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.

Meanwhile, Bucktail lost 17-3 to Muncy on Thursday.

Gary Whipp made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and one run. Ethan Charcalla also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.

Canton's record now sits at 6-12. As for Bucktail, their record is now 2-11.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Canton has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Bucktail struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.