Bucktail is 1-9 against Benton since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Bucks will welcome the Tigers at 4:30 p.m. Bucktail has given up an average of 14.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Bucktail came up short against Muncy on Friday, falling 13-3. The Bucks have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Bucktail saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Keller Friese, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two triples, two RBI, and one run. Those RBI were Friese's first of the season. Another was Nick Dennis, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Benton earned an 8-3 victory over Millville on Friday.
Ben Farwell made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Wayne Osborne, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Dalton Koch was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Benton's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Bucktail, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Bucktail might still be hurting after the 12-1 defeat they got from Benton in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Bucks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
