Buchtel extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 5-5. They lost 13-0 to the Ellet Orangement. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Orangement this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 15-0 on Monday.
As for Ellet, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-9. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight contests by 11 runs or more this season.
For Ellet's part, Logan Wilson made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out six over five innings pitched. Ellet is 2-1 when Wilson allows two or fewer hits, but 6-8 otherwise. Wilson was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four stolen bases and two runs. Those four stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Nate Freudeman was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played. Evan Dowling was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Buchtel will square off against rival North at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, Ellet is set to take on their familiar foe Firestone at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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