Wickliffe had to endure a 13-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They never let the Cardinal Huskies onto the board and left with a 7-0 victory on Wednesday. This was a revenge contest for Wickliffe, as the team was forced to settle for a 6-4 defeat when these two played last Tuesday.
Frankie Bucar made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over six innings pitched. Bucar was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brandon Henderson, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Chase Bonadio was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Wickliffe made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-4. As for Cardinal, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Wickliffe will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Cleveland Central Catholic at 5:00 p.m. As for Cardinal, they will head out on the road to take on Madison at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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