West Branch, MI — Cass City Red Hawks Varsity lost the lead late in a 4-3 defeat to Tawas Area Varsity Braves on Saturday. The game was tied at one with Cass City Red Hawks Varsity batting in the top of the fifth when Cohen Sherman singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run. Cass City Red Hawks Varsity lost despite out-hitting Tawas Area Varsity Braves eight to four. In the bottom of the sixth inning, Tawas Area Varsity Braves tied things up at three when Kadin Bellinger singled on a 1-0 count, scoring two runs. Cass City Red Hawks Varsity scored three runs in the fifth inning. The rally was led by singles by Cole Lenhard, Sherman, and Jackson Anthony. Evan Mochty earned the win for Tawas Area Varsity Braves. Mochty allowed eight hits and three runs over six innings, striking out five and walking zero. Carter Patrick took the loss for Cass City Red Hawks Varsity. The lefty lasted two-thirds of an inning, allowing two hits and three runs while striking out two. Luke Tschirhart started the game for Cass City Red Hawks Varsity. Tschirhart went five innings, allowing one run on two hits, striking out five and walking one Cass City Red Hawks Varsity racked up eight hits on the day. Sherman, Lenhard, and Anthony all collected multiple hits for Cass City Red Hawks Varsity. Anthony, Lenhard, and Sherman each collected two hits to lead Cass City Red Hawks Varsity. Bellinger went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Tawas Area Varsity Braves in hits.