Buchanan couldn't beat Hartford on Wednesday even though they stacked four runs on them in the fourth inning. The Bucks fell 8-5 to the Indians. The Bucks were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Indians earlier this season, when they won 2-0.

Ari Johnson
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Ari Johnson and Brody Lange stepped up to the plate in a big way. Johnson went 1-for-2 with two runs and one double, while Lange went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and two RBI. Johnson is becoming a predictor of Buchanan's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-1 (and 6-14-1 when he doesn't).
Buchanan has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-15-1 record this season. As for Hartford, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 14-12 record.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Buchanan will venture away from home to take on Vicksburg at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hartford, they will challenge Cassopolis at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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