Cass City, MI — Cass City Red Hawks Varsity bested Freeland Falcons Varsity 6-5 on Monday after taking the lead late in the game. Cass City Red Hawks Varsity were down 5-4 in the bottom of the fifth inning when Matt Mellendorf laid down a sacrifice bunt, scoring two runs. Cass City Red Hawks Varsity got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Jackson Anthony stole home, Gavin Franzel singled, and Franzel stole home, each scoring one run. A steal of home by Anthony extended the Cass City Red Hawks Varsity lead to 4-2 in the bottom of the third inning. In the top of the fifth inning, Freeland Falcons Varsity went back into the lead after Hileman hit into a fielder's choice, and Cass City Red Hawks Varsity committed an error, each scoring one run. Franzel earned the win for Cass City Red Hawks Varsity. The reliever gave up one hit and zero runs over three innings, striking out one and walking none. Duley took the loss for Freeland Falcons Varsity. The starting pitcher went four and one-third innings, giving up six runs (two earned) on six hits, striking out six and walking three. Carson Anthes led things off on the hill for Cass City Red Hawks Varsity. The starting pitcher gave up three hits and two runs (zero earned) over two and two-thirds innings, striking out two and walking one. Trent Patrick appeared in relief for Cass City Red Hawks Varsity. Mellendorf led Cass City Red Hawks Varsity with two runs batted in. Franzel led Cass City Red Hawks Varsity with three hits in three at bats. Anthony and Franzel each stole multiple bases for Cass City Red Hawks Varsity. Cass City Red Hawks Varsity ran wild on the base paths, tallying six stolen bases for the game. Cass City Red Hawks Varsity turned one double play in the game. Dee provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Freeland Falcons Varsity with two runs batted in. The number three hitter went 1-for-4 on the day. Shavrnoch led Freeland Falcons Varsity with two hits in four at bats.