Buchanan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Schoolcraft Eagles by a score of 3-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Buchanan of the 7-4 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Wednesday.
Landon Nelson was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed 4.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Buchanan saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ari Johnson, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Buchanan's loss dropped their record down to 9-11. As for Schoolcraft, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 6-4-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Buchanan will square off against Bronson at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Schoolcraft, they will head out on the road to face off against Parchment at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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