Bad Axe had lost 14 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 0-17 to make it 15. They came up short against the Caro Tigers, falling 22-0. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Tigers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-0 on Wednesday.
Bad Axe saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Grant Smith, who went 1-for-2 with one double. That double was Smith's first of the season.
As for Caro, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 20-15-1. With that victory, they brought their scoring average up to 6.4 runs per game.
On Caro's side, Wyatt Waterman was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. What's more, Waterman posted two strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Caro got a massive performance out of Trentin Hessling, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most stolen bases Hessling has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Olyver Downing, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and three RBI.
Bad Axe does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Caro, they will face off against Cass City at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. The Red Hawks will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something the Tigers surely won't give up without a fight.
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