By Staff
The Buchanan varsity baseball team split a non-conference doubleheader with Bridgman in preparation for Saturday's Division 3 District Tournament at River Valley High School.
The Bucks gave up a 3-0 loss in the first game against the Bees but bounced back for a 2-1 win in the second game.
Buchanan, now 9-19, will take on Brandywine in the semfinal round Saturday at 12:30 p.m.
Raymond Payne picked up the pitching victory for the Bucks in the second game against Bridgman. Kyle Tracey and Jeremy Lucas both doubled for Buchanan.
Bridgman…..3
Buchanan….0
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Richie Ruff (W) and Logan Luhrsen; Josh Wahlstrom (L) and Justin Helt.
Buchanan….2
Bridgman…..1
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Kyle Tracey, Raymond Payne (3, W, 3-1), Mark Dohn (7, S) and Justin Helt; Jayme Reimers (L) and Logan Luhrsen.
2B: Tracey (BU), Jeremy Lucas (BU), Josh Hurst (BR)
Team records: Buchanan 9-19, Bridgman 16-8