Buchanan had lost eight games straight , but after bumping their record up to 5-11 on Tuesday that streak is in the rearview. They were the clear victors by a 13-2 margin over the Berrien Springs Shamrocks. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Bucks considering their one-run performance the match before.
Lucas Zeiger
| 05/06/25 vs Berrien Springs | 6 |
| 04/29/25 @ Brandywine | 3 |
| 04/17/25 vs Kalamazoo Christian | 3 |
| 04/23/24 vs Brandywine | 3 |
| 04/10/24 vs Edwardsburg | 3 |
Lucas Zeiger was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Those six strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, Ari Johnson was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2024. Brody Lange was another key player, earning two runs and one stolen base.
Buchanan was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .381. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Berrien Springs only posted a batting average of .188.
As for Berrien Springs, they dropped their record down to 4-8 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat they have suffered against Buchanan since April 27, 2021.
On Berrien Springs' side, Brody Brewer was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with one triple and one run.
Buchanan will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Shamrocks: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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