Buchanan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They fell just short of the Constantine Falcons by a score of 3-2. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Buchanan of the 14-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Wednesday.
Lucas Zeiger was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Buchanan saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Tyler Baker, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Buchanan's loss dropped their record down to 10-18. As for Constantine, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Buchanan will take on Niles at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Niles' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so Buchanan's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Constantine, they will play host again on Monday to welcome Parchment, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:00 p.m.
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