Bucktail Bucks Show Grit in Close Battle Against Millville
FARWELL-In a hard-fought contest at their home turf, the Bucktail Bucks clashed with Millville in a game that kept sports fans on the edge of their seats. Despite the odds favoring Millville, the Bucks put up a gritty fight, narrowly succumbing to a 16-15 defeat.
Millville set the tone early, surging ahead with a commanding 6-run lead in the first inning. However, the Bucks swiftly countered, rallying for 3 runs of their own. The seesaw battle continued as Millville added 3 more runs in the second inning, only for the Bucks to respond with 3 runs in the third and 2 in the fourth. A standout performance in the fifth inning saw the Bucks snatch a brief 14-11 lead. Yet, Millville clawed back, securing 4 crucial runs in the final innings to clinch the win.
The Bucks showcased their offensive hitting, amassing an impressive 21 hits. Notable contributions came from Keller Friese and Braylon Fantaski, each delivering four hits. Keller Friese with one being a homerun. Other hits came from Kyler Freise and Ethan Kalafut added three hits apiece. Other hits were scattered among Brett Mason, Johnny Green, Xander Shearer, Tyler Hillyer, and Cael Dorman.
Austin Mosher started on the mound for the Bucks. Keller Freise came in and pitched 3.2 inning allowing 8 runs on 5 hits, walking 6 and striking out 7. Brett Mason finished the game for the Bucks going 3.1 innings allowing 4 runs on 6 hits, walking one and striking out 3.
Looking ahead, the Bucks are determined to regroup as they gear up for a rematch against Sugar Valley Rural Charter School in Farwell Tuesday night. Fans can catch the action via live stream on therecord-online.com.
