Bucktail scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They put the hurt on the Northern Potter Panthers with a sharp 30-12 win. With that victory, Bucktail brought their scoring average up to 6.6 runs per game.
Kyler Friese made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Friese was even better at the plate, going 6-for-7 with three stolen bases, four runs, and five RBI.
In other batting news, Xander Shearer was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his seven plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Ethan Charcalla, who scored two runs while going 1-for-1.
Bucktail's win bumped their record up to 2-12. As for Northern Potter, their loss dropped their record down to 1-13.
Bucktail will look to defend their home field on Monday against Millville at 4:30 p.m. The timing isn't great for Bucktail: they have been struggling with ten straight losses at home dating back to last season, while Millville has snatched up four consecutive wins on the road. As for Northern Potter, they will face off against Cameron County at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Northern Potter is facing Cameron County at the right time seeing as Cameron County is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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