Tigers
| 05/19/26 vs Bad Axe | 22 |
| 04/23/26 @ Vassar | 18 |
| 04/18/26 vs Carrollton | 17 |
| 04/23/26 @ Vassar | 15 |
| 05/19/26 @ Bad Axe | 12 |
Caro hadn't done well against Birch Run recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Tigers blew past the Panthers 11-1. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won nine matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Xander Grice made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out ten over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and two runs. Caro is undefeated when Grice posts two or more runs, but 8-9 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Max Grice, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two RBI and one run. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Trentin Hessling, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Caro always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .588. They are a perfect 9-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Caro has been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-9 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Birch Run, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 12-19.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Caro will head out to challenge Lapeer at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Birch Run, they will face off against Mt. Morris at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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