It was a good run, but Buchanan unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Bradshaw Christian The Pride by a score of 3-1.
Micheal Wilcox was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched five innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits (he also didn't allow any walks). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Buchanan saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Parker Heintz, who went 2-for-3 with a double.
On Bradshaw Christian's side, Ethan Rickert spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on six hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Micah Nicholson, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. Landon Carter was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Buchanan now has a losing record at 6-7. As for Bradshaw Christian, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 13-0.
Buchanan will head out on the road to square off against Arroyo Grande at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Buchanan's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Arroyo Grande's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Bradshaw Christian, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against El Dorado at 4:00 p.m. Bradshaw Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.5 runs per game this season.
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