Weiser and Preston squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Weiser had to settle for second. They came up short against the Indians, falling 12-5. The Wolverines were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Indians apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2025.
Madi Janicek
| 05/14/26 vs Preston | 10 |
| 05/06/26 @ Cole Valley Christian | 5 |
| 05/04/26 vs Fruitland | 7 |
Madi Janicek spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and eight unearned) runs on 13 hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Ellie Shirts made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Alyvia Goff was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Weiser has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 19-5 record this season. As for Preston, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 23-2.
Weiser and Preston are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Wolverines will square off against Marsh Valley at 9:00 a.m. on Friday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.34 runs per game on average), something Weiser will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Preston, they will take on Kimberly at 11:15 a.m. on Friday. The Indians' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 13.2 runs per game this season.
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