Novi had lost 12 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 3-15 to make it 13. They fell just short of the Cousino Patriots by a score of 13-12. Even if the Wildcats couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
As for Cousino, their win bumped their record up to 15-10. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since April 24, 2025.
For Cousino's part, Madison Blase spent all ten innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and seven unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 13 Ks.
At the plate, Cousino got a massive performance out of Riley Gray, who went 1-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Those three RBI gave Gray a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Haley Neal, who went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Novi will host Walled Lake Western at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Cousino, they will welcome Sterling Heights Stevenson at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. The Titans have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.43 runs per game on average), something the Patriots will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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