Baseball Recap: Mason County Central Victorious

Mason County Central gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They skirted past the Big Rapids Cardinals 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Spartans have posted since April 9th.

Drake McKay made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Mason County Central's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 5-12 when he doesn't).

Pierce Bladzik

Runs

05/27/25 @ Big Rapids	2
05/06/25 @ Hesperia	2
04/25/25 vs Holton	2
04/25/25 vs Holton	2
04/14/25 vs Pine River Area	2
+ 6 more games

McKay wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Pierce Bladzik, who went 1-for-3 with two runs. Mason County Central is undefeated when Bladzik posts two or more runs, but 7-12 otherwise.

Mason County Central has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-12 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.5 runs over those games. As for Big Rapids, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 13-16.

Mason County Central will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Cardinals: the pair will be back at it again later today.