West Ottawa was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Grand Haven Buccaneers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 1-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.

Josiah Cuellar
| 05/18/26 vs Grand Haven | 8 |
| 05/15/26 vs Portage Central | 5 |
| 05/12/26 vs East Kentwood | 8 |
| 05/05/26 @ Grandville | 7 |
| 04/28/26 @ Hudsonville | 5 |
Josiah Cuellar was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
West Ottawa's defeat dropped their record down to 20-13. As for Grand Haven, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-12.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: West Ottawa beat the Buccaneers by a score of 4-3 later that day.
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