It was close, but on Monday the White Cloud Indians sidestepped the Bear Lake Lakers for a 7-6 victory.
White Cloud got a great performance from Ayden Hensley as he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. Hensley has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Brady Strait was a standout: he went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted over his last 11 contests. Riley Borgman was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Indians
| 05/04/26 vs Bear Lake | 7-6 |
| 04/28/26 vs Lakeview | 9-3 |
| 04/28/26 vs Lakeview | 4-2 |
White Cloud's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-9. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Bear Lake, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. White Cloud will host Reed City at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Bear Lake, they will challenge Baldwin at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.
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