While Frederick didn't have the best season last year (they finished 3-12), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They had just enough and edged out the Winters Mill Falcons 17-16 on Wednesday. The Cadets' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Luke Acerenza
| 03/25/26 @ Winters Mill | 3 |
| 03/14/26 @ Westminster | 2 |
| 04/30/25 vs South Hagerstown | 2 |
| 04/29/25 @ Urbana | 2 |
| 04/25/25 vs Urbana | 1 |
Frederick got a massive performance out of Luke Acerenza, who went 3-for-5 with three runs, two doubles, and one RBI. Those three hits gave Acerenza a new career-high. Liam McGreevy was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Frederick kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Frederick and bumps their season record up to 5-2. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.5 runs across that stretch. As for Winters Mill, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-2.
Looking ahead, Frederick will take on South Hagerstown on Friday. As for Winters Mill, they will challenge Manchester Valley on Friday.
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