Spartans
| 05/12/25 @ Hazel Park | 9-12 |
| 05/09/25 vs Clawson | 3-22 |
| 05/07/25 @ Center Line | 3-5 |
| 05/02/25 @ New Haven | 3-9 |
| 04/30/25 @ Sterling Heights | 10-5 |
Fitzgerald extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 7-10 in the process. They took a 12-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hazel Park Vikings. Even though they lost, the Spartans' still made a splash at the plate and bumped their average scoring up to 6.2 runs per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).
Dexter Garda made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with four RBI and one double. E.J Crawford also deserves some recognition as he brought in his first RBI of the season.
As for Hazel Park, they are on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 12 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.2 runs over those games.
On Hazel Park's side, Caleb Kerce made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Kerce has been nothing but reliable: 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-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Kerce wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Zay Justice, who got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and three runs. That's the most runs Justice has posted since back in June of 2024.
Looking ahead, Fitzgerald will be playing at home against Akiva Hebrew Day at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hazel Park, they are taking a road trip to square off against Royal Oak at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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