For the first time this season, Buckley will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will square off against the Frankfort Panthers at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
Saturday just wasn't the day for Buckley's offense. They lost 9-0 to St. Francis on Saturday. The Bears have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Buckley saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addisen Harrand, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
Meanwhile, Frankfort narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past McBain 3-2. The win continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Ramblers: they've now won three in a row.
Sage Myers was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits (and only one walk). Myers was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with two runs.
Buckley's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Frankfort, their record now sits at 2-0.
Buckley came up short against Frankfort in their previous matchup back in April of 2025, falling 14-9. Can the Bears avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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