After three games on the road, Buckhorn is heading back home. They will take on the Jenkins Cavaliers at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Last Saturday, it was a hard-fought match, but Buckhorn had to settle for a 6-5 defeat against Lynn Camp.
Meanwhile, Jenkins was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took an 8-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of East Ridge.
Caleb Morgan put in work no matter where he played. He struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and five unearned) runs off only one hit. Morgan was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Morgan wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Roger Niles, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI. Another player making a difference was Dakota Johnson, who scored two runs and stole three bases.
Buckhorn has traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 11 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-15 record this season. As for Jenkins, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-10.
Buckhorn might still be hurting after the 16-1 loss they got from Jenkins when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Will Buckhorn 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.
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