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The Bucktail baseball team may have suffered another loss, but their performance against Sullivan County showed promise for the future. Despite ultimately falling 7-3 to the Griffins, the Bucks displayed impressive defensive plays and moments of offensive strength.

Coach Casey Friese commended his team for their efforts, noting that it was the best game they had played so far. Senior Brett Mason was a standout player, making crucial defensive plays throughout the game. From relay throws to double plays, Mason’s contributions kept the Bucks in the game.

Offensively, the Bucks showed flashes of brilliance with back-to-back triples and key hits from players like Keller Friese and Braylon Fantaski. Johnny Green’s double in the fourth inning helped tie the game at 3-3, but ultimately, Sullivan County pulled ahead with four unanswered runs in the later innings.

Despite the loss, Coach Friese remains optimistic about the team’s future, especially as they prepare to celebrate senior night and face CMVT in their next game. The Bucks may be 0-7 for the season, but their performance against Sullivan County proves that they have the potential to turn things around.

With strong defensive plays and moments of offensive power, the Bucktail baseball team is determined to keep improving and working towards their first win of the season.