After losing to Newaygo the last time they met, Montague decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Wildcats came out on top against the Lions by a score of 8-3 on Wednesday.

Eli Pendell
| 05/13/26 @ Newaygo | 1 |
| 04/28/26 @ Fremont | 1 |
| 04/25/26 @ Calvin Christian | 2 |
| 04/23/26 @ Mason County Central | 1 |
Eli Pendell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on seven hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Cole Moss, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Cole Herremans, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Montague's victory bumped their record up to 20-6. As for Newaygo, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 14-11-1 record this season.
Montague will square off against Hart at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Newaygo, they will venture away from home to face off against Ravenna at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps