The Watervliet Panthers will venture away from home to take on the Decatur Raiders at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Watervliet has 11 straight victories, Decatur has three straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
On Tuesday, Watervliet earned a 7-4 win over Michigan Lutheran.
Brayden Harasewicz was excellent, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Nathan Harasewicz, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Decatur came up short against Bridgman on Tuesday, falling 16-5.
Cayden Cropsey made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Decatur's loss dropped their record down to 18-7. As for Watervliet, their victory bumped their record up to 24-6-1.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Watervliet hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .339. However, it's not like Decatur struggles in that department as they've averaged .339. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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