New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly hit Pittsfield with a four-run fifth inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Saukees fell just short of the Vipers by a score of 8-7. The Saukees have struggled against the Vipers recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Hayden Gratton
| 04/22/26 @ Hamilton/Warsaw | 3 |
| 04/21/26 vs Barry Western | 3 |
| 03/21/26 @ Havana | 3 |
| 04/29/26 @ New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly | 2 |
| 04/20/26 @ Illini West | 2 |
| + 6 more games |
Pittsfield saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hayden Gratton, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. The Saukees are 6-1 when Gratton posts two or more runs, but 6-8 otherwise. Kaden Ferguson was another, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Pittsfield's defeat dropped their record down to 12-9. As for New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Pittsfield will venture away from home to face off against Litchfield at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly, they will head out to challenge Williamsville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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