After both having extra time off, the Watervliet Panthers and the Michigan Lutheran Titans will shake off the cobwebs and hit the field against one another at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. Michigan Lutheran took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Watervliet, who comes in off a win.
Michigan Lutheran will square off against a team with plenty of momentum: Watervliet extended their winning streak to eight two weeks ago. The Panthers narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Dowagiac 2-0.
The team relied heavily on Owen Epple, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, Michigan Lutheran had to start their season on the road back in March, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They came up short against Coloma, falling 8-2.
Michigan Lutheran saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ben Liebich, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Watervliet beat Michigan Lutheran 6-1 in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Panthers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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