Bucyrus extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 26 on Monday, dropping their season record down to 0-15 in the process. They came up short against the Upper Sandusky Rams, falling 9-0. If the Redmen were looking for revenge after losing 11-2 to the Rams when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Upper Sandusky, their record now sits at 11-3. The result was nothing new for the Rams, who have now won five contests by nine runs or more so far this season.
For Upper Sandusky's part, Josh Heilman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 18 over seven innings pitched. Those 18 strikeouts gave Heilman a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles.
In other batting news, Brody Cox was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. That stolen base marked the first that he has snagged this season. Justin Heilman was another key player, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
Coming up, Upper Sandusky will venture away from home to take on Columbian at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bucyrus will be paying especially close attention to the Rams' match: after the Rams face off against the Tornadoes, they'll take on Bucyrus again at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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