Michigan High School Baseball - Manistee holds off Fremont
April 9, 2024: Manistee, MI 49660 Manistee Chippewas (Manistee, MI) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Fremont Packers (Fremont, MI), 8-4 in a league test.
With the win, Manistee upgrades its record to 2-0 on the season. The Chippewas host Shelby (Shelby, MI) to battle the Tigers in a Western Michigan test on Friday, April 12. The Tigers come into the test with a record of 2-1. Shelby lost 4-3 in their recent league test against Mason County Central (Scottville, MI)
With the defeat, Fremont falls to 0-2 on the season. The Packers travel to Kent City (Kent City, MI) to battle the Eagles in a non-league test on Saturday, April 13. The Eagles come into the test with a record of 1-1.
Game Summary
Despite collecting four hits compared to Manistee's three, the Fremont Varsity Packers suffered an 8-4 defeat on Tuesday. Deagan Klimek, Blake Zerlaut, Seth Zerlaut, and Paxton Borgman each contributed one hit for the Fremont Varsity Packers.
Owen Vanderstelt took the mound as the starting pitcher for the Fremont Varsity Packers. They conceded two hits and seven runs (four earned) across two innings, striking out one batter and issuing two walks.
Blake Zerlaut made significant contributions from the heart of the lineup, leading the Fremont Varsity Packers with two runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 1-for-2 on the day.
