Sterling Heights Stevenson is 1-8-1 against Brother Rice since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Titans will look to defend their home field against the Warriors at 4:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Sterling Heights Stevenson fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Grosse Pointe South on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Blue Devils by a score of 3-2. The loss put an end to the Titans' undefeated start to the season.
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Jake Leonard was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Brett Leonard was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-5.
Meanwhile, Brother Rice also fell in extra-innings eight innings action on Wednesday. They took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of Western International. Warriors fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Cowboys since on Wednesday.
Cole VanAmeyde made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Tristan Turner, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
This is the second loss in a row for Brother Rice and nudges their season record down to 2-6. As for Sterling Heights Stevenson, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Sterling Heights Stevenson's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's matchup. The Titans have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Brother Rice, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Sterling Heights Stevenson continue to outrun the ball?
Sterling Heights Stevenson might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Brother Rice when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Titans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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