Buchanan had to endure a nine-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged the New Buffalo Bison out 8-7. That's more bragging rights for Buchanan, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Buchanan's victory was truly a team effort as six different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Ari Johnson, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Connor Billington, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Buchanan's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 11-20. As for New Buffalo, their defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 12-14.
Buchanan will face off against Brandywine at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Brandywine will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Buchanan surely won't give up without a fight. As for New Buffalo, they are on the road again on Saturday to play Michigan Lutheran at 10:00 a.m. Michigan Lutheran will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
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