Charlotte typically has all the answers at home, but on Friday Haslett proved too difficult a challenge. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Orioles, sneaking past 4-3. That's more bragging rights for the Vikings, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Asher Fackler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on three hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Ayden Smith
| 05/02/25 @ Charlotte | 2 |
| 04/22/25 vs Fowlerville | 2 |
| 04/12/25 @ Lakeview | 2 |
| 04/29/25 @ Eastern | 1 |
| 04/19/25 vs West Michigan Aviation Academy | 1 |
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ayden Smith, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Haslett's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 2-6 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Cooper Owen, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
The win made it two in a row for Haslett and bumps their season record up to 5-6. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 7 runs in those games. As for Charlotte, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Haslett will challenge Portland at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Raiders' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Vikings' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Charlotte, they will face off against Ionia at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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