Bucktail Baseball Shows Grit in Home Clash Against Sullivan County
FARWELL-In a hard-fought home encounter, Bucktail baseball showcased improvement against Sullivan County on Wednesday, battling neck-and-neck with the Griffins for five innings before succumbing to a 7-3 defeat.
The Bucks held their ground, matching Sullivan County’s pace early on to maintain a tight 2-2 deadlock after two innings of play. Even as the game progressed, with both teams still deadlocked at 3-3 after four innings, Sullivan County managed to break through, scoring three crucial runs in the sixth inning, followed by an additional run in the seventh to secure their 7-3 victory over Bucktail.
Despite the loss, Bucktail’s offensive efforts were commendable, amassing a total of 10 hits throughout the afternoon. Gavin Pick led the charge for the Bucks with a pair of hits, while Keller Freise and Braylon Fantaski had a strong showing with triples. Additional hits were contributed by Brett Mason and Johnny Green, underscoring the Bucks’ offensive depth.
On the pitching front, Tyler Hillyer took the mound for the Bucks, delivering a solid performance over three innings, allowing four hits and three runs while striking out two and issuing four walks. Brett Mason provided relief for three innings, yielding six hits and three runs while recording one strikeout and one walk, despite encountering two errors. Keller Freise closed out the game for the Bucks, tallying two strikeouts.
Sullivan County demonstrated their offensive firepower with 10 hits, spearheaded by Tucker Blasi’s standout performance with three hits. Kruz McCusker showcased his pitching, dominating over five innings with nine strikeouts, two walks, and four hits allowed. Christopher Koschak sealed the win for Sullivan County, recording two strikeouts and allowing two hits.
With their season record now standing at 0-8, the Bucks remain undeterred as they set their sights on a crucial matchup against Columbia Montour Vo-Tech Baseball on Friday. The upcoming game, slated for 4:30 p.m., presents an opportunity for Bucktail to rally and secure their first victory of the season. Fans can catch the action live on therecord-online.com, providing ample support for the Bucks as they aim to turn the tide in their favor.
