Evergreen is 0-4 against Cedarcrest since April of 2025 but things could change on Monday. The Wolverines will welcome the Red Wolves at 4:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Evergreen had taken Lindbergh down for two straight games at home, but that winning streak came to an end on Friday. The Wolverines lost 18-2 to the Eagles.
Redmond hit Cedarcrest with a five-run seventh inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Red Wolves came up short against the Mustangs, falling 11-3. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Red Wolves, who until this matchup were averaging three runs allowed.
Carter Smith put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out 11 batters over 4.2 innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than ten strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one RBI.
Smith wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Griffin Rynders, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI. Another was Liam DelCarmen, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Evergreen now has a losing record of 3-4-1. As for Cedarcrest, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Monday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Evergreen has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.4 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Cedarcrest struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Evergreen came up short against Cedarcrest in their previous matchup back in May of 2025, falling 9-4. Will the Wolverines have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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