Wayland took a ten-run defeat the last time they faced off against Lowell, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Wildcats narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Red Arrows 11-10. The win was some much needed relief for the Wildcats as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak.
Jaxon Ritsma
| 04/21/25 @ Thornapple Kellogg | 3 |
| 03/26/25 @ Union | 3 |
| 05/16/25 @ Lowell | 2 |
| 03/27/25 vs Union | 2 |
| 05/15/25 @ Unity Christian | 1 |
| + 6 more games |
Wayland saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaxon Ritsma, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Ritsma is becoming a predictor of the Wildcats' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 8-14 when he doesn't). Logan Byrne was another, going 1-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Wayland's victory bumped their record up to 12-14. As for Lowell, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 19-8-1.
Coming up, Wayland will venture away from home to square off against West Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Falcons' pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Lowell, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Greenville at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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