Wildcats
| 05/10/25 vs Buchanan | 6-5 |
| 05/08/25 vs Portage Northern | 14-4 |
| 05/08/25 vs Portage Northern | 10-0 |
| 05/03/25 @ Franklin | 8-0 |
Mattawan came tearing into Saturday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 6-5 W against the Buchanan Bucks. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wildcats have posted since April 22nd.
Troy Scarff was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. Another player making a difference was Patrick Dougherty, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base.
Mattawan hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least three batters in three consecutive contests.
Mattawan's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-3-4. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.6 runs over those games. As for Buchanan, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost 11 of their last 13 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season.
Mattawan will have a chance to go back-to-back against Buchanan: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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