Ellsworth took an 18-run loss the last time they faced off against East Jordan, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Lancers sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over the Red Devils on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Lancers have posted against the Red Devils since April 25, 2022.
| 04/22/26 vs East Jordan | 3 |
| 04/14/26 vs Johannesburg-Lewiston | 1 |
| 05/06/25 vs Boyne Falls | 1 |
| 05/02/25 @ Harbor Light Christian | 1 |
Karson Clarke made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. Clarke was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high.
Clarke wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Skyler Seaney, who went 2-for-3 with one run.
The victory got Ellsworth back to even at 2-2. As for East Jordan, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 4-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Ellsworth will head out to take on Boyne Falls at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for East Jordan, they will venture away from home to challenge Pellston at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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