It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Petoskey ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Alpena Wildcats by a score of 7-4. For the Northmen, this counts as revenge for the 17-8 victory the Wildcats walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2018.
Bre VerCautren
| 05/27/25 @ Alpena | 15 |
| 05/20/25 vs Gaylord | 5 |
| 05/20/25 vs Gaylord | 13 |
| 05/17/25 @ Bay City Western | 5 |
| 05/17/25 @ Unionville-Sebewaing | 10 |
| + 11 more games |
Bre VerCautren made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out 15 batters over nine innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 16 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, Lyla Janes was incredible, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run and two runs. That home run was her first of the season. Alexis Cadarette was another key player, going 2-for-5 with two stolen bases and one run.
Petoskey's win bumped their record up to 27-7. As for Alpena, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.
Petoskey will have a chance to go back-to-back against Alpena: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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