Ionia will venture away from home to square off against Mason at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
On Tuesday, Ionia came up short against Olivet and fell 9-4.
Parker Seidelman made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Mason faced Williamston in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Bulldogs blew past the Hornets 7-1. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by six runs or more this season.
Alex Engel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on five hits.
At the plate, Colton McCaleb was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Mason's victory bumped their record up to 11-3. As for Ionia, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4.
Ionia skirted past Mason 3-1 in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Ionia since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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