Red Hawks Fall in High-Scoring Battle at Lansing
Lake Michigan College dropped an 11–6 decision to Lansing Community College on March 21, 2026, in a back-and-forth conference matchup.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
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0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 0 |
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1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | X | 11 | 16 | 2 |
Lansing built an early advantage, scoring five runs over the first three innings and adding insurance late to maintain control. Despite the deficit, the Red Hawks continued to battle, collecting 12 hits and scoring in three separate innings to stay within reach.
Greg Guernsey led Lake Michigan College at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI. Cooper Pritchett added two hits and drove in two runs, while Shawn Nowacki contributed a home run and finished with two hits and an RBI. Ryan Gordon also chipped in with a pair of hits.
The Red Hawks made a push in the middle innings, plating three runs in the sixth and adding two more in the seventh, but Lansing responded each time to keep the lead intact.
On the mound, Lake Michigan College used multiple arms, with Ben Slagter taking the loss. Lansing's offense proved difficult to contain, totaling 16 hits, led by Kaiden Kapa, who drove in five runs.
Despite the loss, the Red Hawks showed offensive depth and resilience, continuing to compete throughout the nine-inning contest.