By GameChanger Media Both teams were strong on the bump on Thursday, but Mishawaka Freshman Cavemen defeated Elkhart Lions C-Team 3-2. Johnny Huemmer started the game for Mishawaka Freshman Cavemen and recorded 21 outs. Mishawaka Freshman Cavemen didn't take the lead until later in the game. Mishawaka Freshman Cavemen were down 2-1 in the bottom of the fifth inning when Noah Valdez singled, scoring two runs. Mishawaka Freshman Cavemen opened the scoring in the first after a steal of home scored one run. Isaiah Hunt singled down the left field line, which helped Elkhart Lions C-Team tie the game at one in the top of the third. A passed ball gave Elkhart Lions C-Team the lead, 2-1, in the top of the fifth. Johnny Huemmer earned the win for Mishawaka Freshman Cavemen. The hurler surrendered three hits and two runs (zero earned) over seven innings, striking out 13 and walking two. Donnie Elam took the loss for Elkhart Lions C-Team. The starting pitcher went five innings, giving up three runs (two earned) on three hits, striking out 11 and walking three. Noah Valdez provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Mishawaka Freshman Cavemen with two runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 1-for-2 on the day. Johnny Huemmer, Gaeton Groninger, Carson Gorsuch, and Noah Valdez each collected one hit for Mishawaka Freshman Cavemen. Gaeton Groninger stole two bases. Mishawaka Freshman Cavemen ran wild on the base paths, piling up four stolen bases for the game. Isaiah Hunt led Elkhart Lions C-Team with one run batted in. The number three hitter went 1-for-3 on the day. Isaiah Hunt, Hayden Wright, and Aiden Obrien each collected one hit for Elkhart Lions C-Team. Mishawaka Freshman Cavemen will travel to South Bend Saint Joesph Freshman for their next game on Monday. Copyright © 2025 GameChanger Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Any reuse or republication of this story must include the preceding attribution and is subject to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. Terms of Use, License Agreement, and Privacy Policy.