The DeWitt High baseball squad erupted for a 10‑3 victory over Lakewood in the opening round of the Dean Shippey Diamond Classic, a performance that has thrust the team into the tournament’s quarterfinals.
Four runs crossed the plate in the first inning, sparked by an RBI single from Griffin Braman that capped a rally built on three early errors.
The offense kept rolling in the third, where Lucas Brandell’s two‑run double and Jake Smith’s RBI single added four more markers, pushing the lead to double digits.
Lakewood Finds a Spark
Lakewood answered in the fourth, plating all three of its runs with Brandon Wilkins’ RBI single, but the rally fell short of a comeback.
A fifth‑inning two‑run double by Smith sealed the final 10‑3 margin, underscoring the team’s depth and composure under pressure.
Coach Alan Shankel highlighted the win’s significance, noting that the confidence gained will be crucial as the team prepares for its next test.
Quarterfinal Showdown
DeWitt is slated to meet Mason on May 21 at 7 p.m., a matchup that will test the momentum built in the opening round.
Meanwhile, Lakewood still has three regular‑season games before district play begins on May 30 against Hastings, giving the squad a chance to fine‑tune before the postseason.