Mansfield Christian extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping their season record down to 4-16 in the process. They took a 10-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bucyrus Redmen. The Flames were not able to make up for their defeat to the Redmen from their previous meeting back in May of 2021.
Joshua Hillman was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over 6.1 innings pitched. Hillman was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run.
In other batting news, JR Reeder was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Josiah Schleusener, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Bucyrus' first win this season bumped their record up to 1-19. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for their hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
On Bucyrus' side, Lincoln Blizzard was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those two stolen bases gave Blizzard a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of London Wade, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mansfield Christian will head out to square off against Colonel Crawford at 12:30 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Flames surely won't give up without a fight. As for Bucyrus, they are taking a road trip to take on Crestview at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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