Cassopolis hit Marcellus with a four-run third inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Wildcats lost 8-1 to the Rangers. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Rangers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2025.
Elin Essex
| 05/04/26 vs Cassopolis | 9 |
| 04/30/26 vs Bangor | 9 |
| 04/30/26 vs Bangor | 7 |
| 04/22/26 vs Decatur | 8 |
Elin Essex spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Marcellus saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aubree Kruger, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
This is the second loss in a row for Marcellus and nudges their season record down to 6-6. As for Cassopolis, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-5.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Marcellus beat the Rangers by a score of 4-2 later that day.
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