Buchanan came out on top against River Valley on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run second inning. The Bucks walked away with a 7-3 victory over the Mustangs. The Bucks haven't had any issues with the Mustangs recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Ethan Frame spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on nine hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Ari Johnson, who went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. He has become a key player for Buchanan: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 1-5 otherwise. Brayden Holt was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Bucks
| 04/24/26 @ River Valley | 11 |
| 04/11/26 @ Kalamazoo Christian | 6 |
| 04/11/26 @ Kalamazoo Christian | 4 |
| 04/09/26 vs Coloma | 8 |
| 04/09/26 vs Coloma | 6 |
| + 23 more games |
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Buchanan kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2025.
Buchanan's victory bumped their record up to 4-5. As for River Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 7-1.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Buchanan beat the Mustangs by a score of 5-3 later that day.
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