The Buckley Bears will head out on the road to square off against the Ellsworth Lancers at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Buckley has given up an average of 8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Buckley is headed into Tuesday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Thursday. 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 victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
Landon Kulawiak
| 04/29/25 @ Brethren | 3 |
| 04/12/25 vs Mesick | 3 |
| 05/08/25 @ Traverse City Christian | 2 |
| 04/29/25 @ Brethren | 2 |
| 05/08/25 @ Traverse City Christian | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
Landon Kulawiak put in work while hitting and pitching. He pitched 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 was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one double. Jaxon Jerrett also deserves some recognition as he scored his first runs of the season.
Meanwhile, Ellsworth fell victim to St. Mary Cathedral and their airtight pitching crew on Saturday. They lost 6-0 to the Snowbirds. The Lancers have struggled against the Snowbirds recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Buckley's record is now 5-9. As for Ellsworth, their record now sits at 3-7.
Everything went Buckley's way against Ellsworth in their previous meeting back in May of 2024, as Buckley made off with an 11-1 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bears since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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