The matchup between Skyline and Bucklin on Monday hardly resembled the 2-1 effort from their previous meeting. The Skyline Thunderbirds fell 12-9 to the Bucklin Red Aces. Skyline just can't catch a break and has now endured three losses in a row.
Brayden Berens was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with a stolen base.
On Bucklin's side, Jack Herd made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (he also only allowed one walk). Herd has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single walk in four consecutive pitching appearances. Herd was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with a home run and four RBI.
In other batting news, Bucklin got a big performance out of Nick Feikert, who scored three runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. JT Prusa was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Skyline's defeat dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Bucklin, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Skyline will be playing at home against Independent at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Independent is coming into the contest with four straight losses on the road, meaning Skyline will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Bucklin, they will square off against Satanta at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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