The Evart Wildcats will challenge the Pine River Area Bucks at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Evart is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
Evart will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Wednesday, then bounced right back against Ithaca on Wednesday. The Wildcats were the clear victors by a 19-6 margin over the Yellowjackets. The Wildcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by nine runs or more this season.
Aaron Vanassche made a big impact no matter where he played. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of his plate appearances with six RBI, one run, and one double. What's more, he posted three hits, the most he's had since back in April.
Aidan Anderson
| 05/11/26 @ Houghton Lake | 3 |
| 05/08/26 vs Onaway | 3 |
| 05/05/26 vs Lake City | 3 |
| 05/05/26 vs Lake City | 3 |
| 04/30/26 vs Manistee | 3 |
| + 9 more games |
In other batting news, Aidan Anderson was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of Evart's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 9-1 (and 4-8 when he doesn't). Kade Morgan was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
Evart always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .632. They are a perfect 8-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Pine River Area came tearing into Friday's contest with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.4 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with an 11-7 victory over the Mustangs.
Evart's record now sits at 13-9. As for Pine River Area, their record is now 11-7.
Evart was able to grind out a solid win over Pine River Area in their previous meeting back in May of 2025, winning 4-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Wildcats 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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