Buchanan had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with an 11-8 win over the Michigan Lutheran Titans in Monday's second game. This was a revenge match for Buchanan, as the team was forced to settle for a 7-3 loss when these two played in Monday's first game.
Landon Nelson looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up a single walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Gabe Tompkins and Connor Billington did most of the damage at the plate: Tompkins scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Billington scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ari Johnson, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Buchanan's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-4. As for Michigan Lutheran, they have fallen quite a ways from their 18-9 record last season and are now at 2-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Buchanan will face off against Benton Harbor at 4:00 p.m. in Tuesday's first game. As for Michigan Lutheran, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Eau Claire at 4:15 p.m.
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