By Jim Radke
jradke@wbcowqel.com

The Bucyrus Redmen never trailed yesterday as they defeated Buckeye Central 9-2.

Keith Smith limited the Bucks to five hits, striking out five and walking just two. His Redmen teammates turned two double plays. Bucyrus, now 3-5 in the N-10 and 6-9 overall, were led in hitting by Ran Evans and Nick Kohler with two hits each.

Buckeye Central is 3-6 in the league and 9-6 overall.