Bucktail was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against the Benton Tigers, falling 17-8. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Bucks of the 12-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Keller Friese put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Furthermore, he didn't allow a single earned run, the first time he has blanked an opponent since back in May of 2024. He was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. He also launched a home run, marking his first of the season.
In other batting news, Gavin Pick made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Gary Whipp also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
Bucktail's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Benton, they pushed their record up to 4-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Bucktail is set to face off against their familiar foe Millville at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Benton will take on rival Neumann Regional Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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