Baseball Game Preview: Mott Marauders vs. Hazel Park Vikings

Marauders

Runs

04/14/26 vs Hazel Park	3
04/09/26 vs Cousino	6
04/08/26 vs Clintondale	15
03/25/26 vs Lake Shore	5

For the second straight game, Mott will face off against Hazel Park. The Marauders will hit the road for the first time this season to challenge the Vikings at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Mott is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.

Hazel Park hit Mott with a five-run third inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Marauders came up short against the Vikings, falling 9-3.

For Hazel Park's part, they got a massive performance out of Cavion Wade, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI. Those three runs gave Wade a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Josh Wilkowski, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases and two runs.

Hazel Park always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .625. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mott only posted an OBP of .433.

Hazel Park's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-5. As for Mott, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Mott has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Hazel Park struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.1 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.