Cass City, MI — Both teams were strong on the hill on Monday, but Bad Axe Hatchets Varsity was just a little bit stronger at the plate in a victory over Cass City Red Hawks Varsity on Monday. Mike Fernald started the game for Cass City Red Hawks Varsity and recorded 17 outs. Cass City Red Hawks Varsity lost despite out-hitting Bad Axe Hatchets Varsity six to five. One bright spot for Cass City Red Hawks Varsity was a single by Riley Swiderski in the third inning. Noah Braun took the win for Bad Axe Hatchets Varsity. The righty allowed six hits and zero runs over seven innings, striking out five. Fernald was on the hill for Cass City Red Hawks Varsity. Fernald lasted five and two-thirds innings, allowing five hits and three runs while striking out ten and walking zero. Gavin Franzel threw one and one-third innings out of the bullpen. Swiderski led Cass City Red Hawks Varsity with three hits in three at bats. Draiden Romas went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Bad Axe Hatchets Varsity in hits.