Sparta dropped their record down to 16-8 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They came up short against the Lowell Red Arrows, falling 7-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Spartans have suffered since March 25, 2024.
As for Lowell, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-7-1 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten games by six runs or more this season.
For Lowell's part, they got a great performance from Ty Wasilenski as he struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Wasilenski has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Blake Sitzer, who went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. That's the most doubles he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Nathen Raison, who went 1-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Sparta and Lowell should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Michigan Rankings. The Spartans will challenge Calvin Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday with a big rank advantage (72 vs. 408). Meanwhile, Lowell (ranked 57th) will meet Wayland (ranked 239th) at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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