The diamond was alive with action on May 12 as Greater Lansing teams delivered thrilling performances, with Mason and Williamston both securing a share of the CAAC Red title in commanding fashion.
Mason Dominates Fowlerville
The Bulldogs swept Fowlerville with scores of 11-1 and 12-2, powered by stellar pitching from Gerrit Koot and Alex Engel, who each earned wins on the mound. At the plate, Logan Davis collected three hits and three RBIs, while Travis Davis added three RBIs of his own. Hunter Thorne was a standout, tallying five hits, including a double, and driving in four runs. For the Gladiators, Griffin Broderson and Dylan Soli each doubled in the effort.
Williamston Shuts Down Haslett
The Hornets also claimed a share of the CAAC Red title after sweeping Haslett, winning 5-0 and 12-5. Brett Palmer was the star of the day, striking out 10 batters and allowing just one hit in a complete-game shutout in the opener. He followed that up with three hits and four RBIs in the second game. Hunter VanSickler added two hits in Game 1, while Hawk Harding went 2-for-3 with a triple and three runs scored, and Miles Keener contributed two hits and two RBIs in the finale.
Charlotte Sweeps Lakewood
Mason Croley led the Orioles to a CAAC White sweep, finishing with four hits, a double, and three RBIs. Jackson Stewart and Ty Bowzer each picked up wins on the mound, while Dylan Hafner chipped in two RBIs and a run scored.
St. Johns Powers Past Eastern
Nolan Koenigsknecht was unstoppable for the Redwings, going 4-for-4 with a triple, a home run, eight runs scored, and six RBIs in a CAAC Red sweep over Eastern. David Thelen also shined, collecting four hits, a triple, a home run, and six runs scored, while Collin Buzinski added a triple and four RBIs. For the Quakers, Jordan Castellano and Alex Eno each doubled.
Owosso Edges Ortonville Brandon
Jack Sydow earned the win with nine strikeouts to help the Trojans secure a Flint Metro League victory. Cy Thompson tallied three hits, while Jacob Doyle, Jace Mustafa, and Ryan Maier each chipped in two hits.
Leslie Falls to Anderson
Despite a tough nonleague loss, Jackson Fossitt doubled and drove in three runs for the Blackhawks. Henry Bradford added two hits and a double, and Easton Hawkins knocked in three RBIs.
Pewamo-Westphalia Outlasts Laingsburg
In a high-scoring affair, Pewamo-Westphalia topped Laingsburg 26-16, though details on individual standouts were limited.