Bucklin extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping them down to 10-4. They came up short against the Medicine Lodge Indians, falling 15-3. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Indians this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 on Monday.
Nick Fiekert
| 04/20/26 @ Satanta | 4 |
| 04/20/26 @ Satanta | 4 |
| 04/07/26 vs Minneola | 4 |
| 04/07/26 vs Minneola | 4 |
| 03/30/26 vs Elkhart | 4 |
| + 4 more games |
Nick Fiekert made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. Bucklin is 8-1 when Fiekert posts two or more runs, but 2-3 otherwise.
As for Medicine Lodge, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 9-6. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 4.0 runs on average over those games.
On Medicine Lodge's side, Jack Schreiner made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and not a single walk). Schreiner has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Braxx Farr was a standout: he went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Lane Crenner was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run and five RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Bucklin will venture away from home to challenge Sublette at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Medicine Lodge, they will head out to take on Conway Springs on Thursday.
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