Regional Semifinals Action
The mid‑Michigan baseball scene was alive on Wednesday as teams across Divisions 1 through 4 battled for a spot in the regional finals. The winners emerged from a mix of dominant performances and gritty, extra‑inning contests, each securing a place in the next round of play.
Division 1 powerhouse Mason cruised past DeWitt with a 7‑1 victory, while Division 2 standout Williamston dispatched Pinckney 12‑1 in just five innings. In Division 3, Jonesville edged Centreville 9‑8 after a marathon nine‑inning battle, and Jackson Lumen Christi shut out Springport 6‑0. Pewamo‑Westphalia survived an 11‑inning thriller to beat Grandville Calvin Christian 5‑2, and Ovid‑Elsie edged Perry 5‑4 in a close contest. The Division 4 bracket saw Portland St. Patrick unleash a 15‑0 onslaught against Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central in three innings, and Fulton rolled past Byron Center Zion Christian 10‑2.
Eliminated Teams
The day also marked the end of the season for Charlotte, whose 5‑0 loss to Wayland closed the Orioles' campaign, and for Dansville, which fell 12‑2 to Petersburg Summerfield. Concord's Yellowjackets saw their run halted by a 14‑1 defeat at the hands of Hudson in six innings.
With the regional finals now on the horizon, the advancing squads will meet in a series of matchups that promise both familiar rivalries and new storylines. Fans and coaches alike are eager to see how these teams translate their semifinal momentum into the next stage of competition.