The Ellsworth Lancers will face off against the Buckley Bears at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Saturday just wasn't the day for Ellsworth's offense. They lost 6-0 to St. Mary Cathedral on Saturday. The Lancers have struggled against the Snowbirds recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Meanwhile, Buckley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 11-10 heartbreaker at the hands of Traverse City Christian. Even if the Bears couldn't come away with the win, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Landon Kulawiak was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. Buckley is 3-1 when Kulawiak posts two or more runs, but 2-8 otherwise.
In other batting news, Jud Rath made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one double. Another player making a difference was Jaxon Jerrett, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Ellsworth's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Buckley, their loss dropped their record down to 5-9.
Ellsworth might still be hurting after the 11-1 defeat they got from Buckley in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Lancers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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