Kalamazoo Central had lost three straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 16-13 to make it four. They fell just short of the Three Rivers Wildcats by a score of 8-7. The Maroon Giants were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
Eliot Goerge
| 05/20/26 vs Three Rivers | 3 |
| 04/30/26 @ Portage Central | 2 |
| 04/20/26 vs Otsego | 2 |
| 04/18/26 vs Royal Oak | 2 |
| 04/18/26 vs Royal Oak | 2 |
| + 9 more games |
Kalamazoo Central saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Eliot Goerge, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. The Maroon Giants are 6-1 when Goerge posts two or more runs, but 10-12 otherwise. Another was Nick Dolislager, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
As for Three Rivers, the win was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 18-9-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.7 runs over those games.
On Three Rivers' side, Gabe Young was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most hits Young has posted since back in May of 2025. Brady Penny was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and three runs.
While Kalamazoo Central had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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