Flint, MI — Both teams were strong on the bump on Friday, but Flint Kearsley Varsity Hornets was just a little bit stronger at the plate in their 3-1 victory over Cass City Red Hawks Varsity. Matt Mellendorf started the game for Cass City Red Hawks Varsity and recorded 12 outs. Cass City Red Hawks Varsity was right in it until Flint Kearsley Varsity Hornets singled in the fifth inning. Flint Kearsley Varsity Hornets were the first to get on the board in the first when B Tobias drew a walk, scoring one run. Jackson Anthony laid down a sacrifice bunt, which helped Cass City Red Hawks Varsity tie the game at one in the top of the second. Tipton earned the win for Flint Kearsley Varsity Hornets. The starting pitcher allowed two hits and one run (zero earned) over six innings, striking out five and walking one. Garrett Reinke took the loss for Cass City Red Hawks Varsity. The reliever went one inning, allowing two runs on two hits, striking out two and walking one. Mellendorf started on the hill for Cass City Red Hawks Varsity. The starting pitcher surrendered two hits and one run (zero earned) over four innings, striking out three and walking three. Anthony led Cass City Red Hawks Varsity with one run batted in. Reinke and Ryker Wallace each collected one hit for Cass City Red Hawks. D Harrington provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Flint Kearsley Varsity Hornets with two runs batted in. The outfielder went 2-for-3 on the day.