After seven games on the road, Bucklin is heading back home. They will take on the Ellis Railroaders at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Bucklin is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.4 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Bucklin gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 12-3 margin over Stanton County.
Leighton Konrade looked comfortable as he struck out eight batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Andrew Bowman, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Jack Willems, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Ellis was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of Ellinwood.
Bucklin's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-1. As for Ellis, their loss dropped their record down to 1-13.
Bucklin might still be hurting after the 14-3 defeat they got from Ellis in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Bucklin have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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