Panthers
| 05/03/25 vs Millington | 7-12 |
| 05/03/25 vs Owosso | 11-1 |
| 04/30/25 vs Vassar | 6-4 |
| 04/24/25 @ Montrose | 12-2 |
| 04/21/25 @ New Lothrop | 6-7 |
Birch Run dropped their record down to 5-6 on Saturday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins. They fell 12-7 to the Millington Cardinals. The loss was just more heartbreak for the Panthers who fell 3-1 when the teams previously met back in April of 2024.
As for Millington, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-5-1. They haven't had any issues with Birch Run recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
For Millington's part, Brayden Strunk was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He pitched three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Strunk has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run. That's the most stolen bases he has posted over his last 15 matches.
In other batting news, Millington let Brandon Dickie and Drake Terwilliger run wild. Dickie went 1-for-2 with one stolen base, one run, and one double, while Terwilliger went 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was Terwilliger's first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Luke Petzold, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Birch Run will take on Lakeville at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Falcons will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Millington, they will host Harbor Beach at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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