Panthers
| 05/21/26 @ Decatur | 7-2 |
| 05/19/26 vs Michigan Lutheran | 7-4 |
| 05/19/26 vs Michigan Lutheran | 8-1 |
| 05/16/26 @ Martin | 11-5 |
| 05/16/26 @ Kalamazoo Christian | 9-3 |
| + 8 more games |
Watervliet came tearing into Thursday's game with 12 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Decatur Raiders by a score of 7-2. Seven seems to be a good number for the Panthers as the squad scooped up a victory with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Cayden Ryan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up 13 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Caleb Jewell, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. That's the most hits he has posted over his last nine contests.
Watervliet's win bumped their record up to 26-6-1. As for Decatur, they dropped their record down to 18-8 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Watervliet will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Raiders: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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