Panthers
| 04/15/25 @ Fennville | 19-1 |
| 04/15/25 @ Fennville | 10-0 |
| 04/10/25 @ Michigan Lutheran | 7-3 |
| 04/10/25 @ Michigan Lutheran | 6-0 |
| 03/26/25 @ Dowagiac | 2-0 |
| + 7 more games |
Watervliet strolled into their game on Tuesday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They put the hurt on the Fennville Blackhawks with a sharp 19-1 victory. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-0 on Tuesday.
Nathan Harasewicz made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits (and not a single walk). Harasewicz was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times he's played.
In other batting news, Owen Epple was a standout: he scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Epple is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's snagged at least one every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Emmett Williams, who scored four runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Watervliet kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in four consecutive matches.
Watervliet's win was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.2 runs over those games. As for Fennville, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Watervliet will venture away from home to take on Allegan at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Fennville, they will head out to challenge Saugatuck at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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