The Waverly Warriors will square off against the Grand Ledge Comets at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Waverly 1.6, Grand Ledge 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Waverly is headed into the matchup with an undefeated record on the line, something DeWitt almost spoiled on Thursday. The Warriors came out on top in a nail-biter against the Panthers, sneaking past 4-2. The four-run effort marked the Warriors' lowest-scoring contest of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.

Nevaeh Larner
04/17/25 vs DeWitt | 7 |
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Nevaeh Larner spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Sydney Sutton was incredible, going 1-for-2 with five stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Sutton is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was McKenna Bensinger, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Grand Ledge has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.36 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They lost 11-5 to Howell. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Comets have suffered since April 13, 2024.
Grand Ledge's loss dropped their record down to 9-2. As for Waverly, their win bumped their record up to 5-0.
Everything went Waverly's way against Grand Ledge when the teams last played back in May of 2024, as Waverly made off with a 17-8 victory. Will the Warriors repeat their success, or do the Comets have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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