Bullpup Baseball Extends Win Streak, Sweeps Andale/GP

McPherson High School Baseball team wins two games against Andale/Garden Plain

Apr. 7, 2026 at 4:10pm

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McPherson High School Baseball team extended their win streak to six games after sweeping a doubleheader against Andale/Garden Plain on Monday, April 6. The Bullpups won the first game 13-3 and the second game 7-1, improving their overall record to 9-1 on the season.

Why it matters

The Bullpups' strong start to the season has them positioned well in the AVCTL-3 conference race. Sweeping a cross-divisional doubleheader against a tough opponent like Andale/Garden Plain demonstrates the team's depth and resilience as they look to build on last year's successful campaign.

The details

In the first game, McPherson overcame an early 2-0 deficit to run-rule Andale/GP 13-3. The Bullpups drew 13 walks and stole 6 bases, while getting 9 hits. Cru Buchman earned the win on the mound, pitching all 5 innings and striking out 4. In the second game, McPherson jumped out to a 3-0 lead before Andale/GP scored 1 run in the 5th. The Bullpups then broke the game open with a 4-run 6th inning, highlighted by a 2-run home run from Cade Strathman. Strathman struck out 8 in 6 innings to earn the win.

  • The doubleheader took place on Monday, April 6.
  • McPherson's next game is on Friday, April 10 against Circle.

The players

Cru Buchman

The starting pitcher for McPherson in the first game, earning his second win of the season.

Cade Strathman

The starting pitcher for McPherson in the second game, earning his third win of the season and hitting a 2-run home run.

Bo Barkley

A McPherson player who had 3 RBIs in the first game and 2 hits in the second game.

Graham Prescott

A McPherson player who had 2 hits in the first game.

Brady Rinker

The McPherson pitcher who closed out the second game.

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What’s next

McPherson will resume AVCTL-3 conference play on Friday, April 10 when they travel to face Circle.

The takeaway

McPherson High School Baseball's strong start to the season, including a sweep of a tough cross-divisional opponent, has them well-positioned to contend for the AVCTL-3 conference title as they look to build on last year's successful campaign.