Baseball Recap: Dowagiac's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

Chieftains

Margin (Wins)

04/30/25 vs Michigan Lutheran	10
03/25/25 vs St. Joseph	5
05/21/24 vs Decatur	1
05/21/24 vs Decatur	3
05/18/24 vs Cassopolis	5
+ 2 more games

Dowagiac came into Wednesday's contest having lost eight straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They blew past the Michigan Lutheran Titans 14-4 on Wednesday. The Chieftains not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 11, 2024 (when they won 13-3).

Cole Wimberley was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three RBI and one run. That run was his first of the season.

In other batting news, Kaleb Smith was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and one RBI. That RBI marked the first that he has brought in this season. Another player making a difference was Lamone Moore, who got on base in all five of his plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.

Dowagiac always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .659. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Dowagiac's record now sits at 2-8. As for Michigan Lutheran, they now have a losing record of 7-8.

Dowagiac will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Titans: the pair will be back at it again later today.