We traveled to Carlos as the underdog and had an unorthodox lineup. Aaron Neppl played first base and Jack Hiedeman had the catcher duties today and neither one of them had played those positions for 12 years. Both Aaron and Jack did a great job today. The Bucks had another outstanding defensive outing. Mitch Porter started on the mound and threw a complete 9 inning game. Mitch gave up 10 hits, had 5 strikeouts and gave up 2 runs. Mitch didn’t walk a single batter today and our defense turned a triple play and two double plays to get us out of some jams. Jaxson Riggs had a spectacular catch over his shoulder as did Isaac Loosmore and Gavin Snyder. With two outs and two guys on, Erik Hiedeman made another great play deep in the hole to get us out of another inning.

The Bucks scored first in the third inning when Jeremy Stack drew a walk with two outs and stole second base. Erik Hiedeman singled to score Stack. Carlos tied the game in the bottom of the 4th with one run and took the lead in the bottom of the 6th with a key two out hit. In the top of the 8th, down 2-1, Jonah Friederichs reached on an error. Breckin Anderson pinch ran for Friederichs. Stack sacrificed Anderson to 2nd and Jack Hiedeman knocked in the tying run with a single to right center.

In the top of the 9th inning Breckenridge blew the game open scoring 5 runs on 4 hits and some Carlos miscues.

Offensively the Bucks struck out 16 times but continued to battle and took advantage of all of their opportunities, Jack Hiedeman continues his hitting streak at the plate picking up another 3 singles and a RBI. Erik Hiedeman had two singles and two RBI and Mitch Porter had 2 singles. Loosmore had a single and a RBI.

These last few games have been fun to watch, The Bucks continue to find a way to win. They have a lot of heart and a lot of character and are never really out of a game. They play another extremely tough opponent at home against the Fergus Falls Canes Friday at home at 7:30pm.