Laker dropped their record down to 7-6-1 on Thursday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Cass City Red Hawks by a score of 4-3. The Lakers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Red Hawks apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
As for Cass City, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 14-9. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games.
For Cass City's part, Jackson Anthony was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. Matt Mellendorf was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Looking ahead, Laker will be playing at home against Caro at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The last five games the Tigers have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Cass City, they are taking a road trip to square off against Bad Axe at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Red Hawks are facing the Hatchets at the right time seeing as the Hatchets are stuck on a 12-game losing streak.
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