Blissfield, MI — Tuesday's game against Blissfield Varsity Royals was a heartbreaker for Ida Varsity Bluestreaks, as they lost the lead late in an 8-7 defeat. Blissfield Varsity Royals were down 7-6 in the bottom of the sixth inning when O'Brien doubled, scoring two runs. Blissfield Varsity Royals rallied for the victory despite trailing 4-0 in the third. A single by Riggs put Ida Varsity Bluestreaks on the board in the top of the first. A single by Towne, and a ground out by Pfeiffer helped Ida Varsity Bluestreaks extend their early lead in the third. Cheney homered to left field, scoring two runs in the bottom of the third for the Blissfield Varsity Royals. Blissfield Varsity Royals took the lead in the bottom of the fourth inning after Siefert singled to center field, Ida Varsity Bluestreaks committed an error, Recker singled down the left field line, and Cheney flew out, each scoring one run. Ida Varsity Bluestreaks took the lead, 7-6, in the top of the fifth thanks to singles by Theisen, and Snyder. Cantu earned the win for Blissfield Varsity Royals. The reliever surrendered one hit and zero runs over two innings, striking out one and walking one. Vogt took the loss for Ida Varsity Bluestreaks. The reliever went one inning, giving up two runs on two hits, striking out none and walking one. Snyder stepped on the bump first for Ida Varsity Bluestreaks. The righty surrendered nine hits and six runs (four earned) over five innings, striking out four and walking one. Iffland stepped on the mound first for Blissfield Varsity Royals. The starting pitcher surrendered seven hits and seven runs over five innings, striking out four and walking three. Towne provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Ida Varsity Bluestreaks with two runs batted in. The infielder went 1-for-4 on the day. Hemelgarn went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Ida Varsity Bluestreaks in hits. Vogt and Theisen each stole multiple bases for Ida Varsity Bluestreaks. Ida Varsity Bluestreaks stole seven bases in the game. Blissfield Varsity Royals accumulated 11 hits in the game. Cheney went 1-for-4 at the plate and led the team with three runs batted in. O'Brien went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Blissfield Varsity Royals in hits. Recker and Siefert each collected multiple hits for Blissfield Varsity Royals.