Macomb CC, Mott CC Split Baseball Doubleheader

Mott wins opener 7-6 before Macomb bounces back to win nightcap 7-0

Apr. 4, 2026 at 2:36am

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Macomb Community College and Mott Community College split a baseball doubleheader on Friday, with Mott winning the opener 7-6 before Macomb took the nightcap 7-0. Mott jumped out to an early 5-1 lead in the first game, but Macomb rallied with a 3-run 5th inning to take a 6-5 lead. Mott eventually won the game with a walk-off home run in the 7th. In the second game, Macomb's Johnathan Meyette pitched 6 scoreless innings with 9 strikeouts to earn the win.

Why it matters

This matchup between two Michigan junior college baseball programs highlights the competitive nature of the MJCAA East Division, where Macomb and Mott are both vying for playoff positioning. The split result keeps both teams within striking distance of the division lead.

The details

In the opener, Mott built a 5-1 lead through 4 innings before Macomb stormed back with a 3-run 5th to take a 6-5 advantage. However, Mott rallied with a walk-off home run in the 7th to win 7-6. In the nightcap, Macomb's Johnathan Meyette tossed 6 scoreless innings with 9 strikeouts to lead his team to a 7-0 victory and earn the split.

  • The doubleheader took place on Friday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Johnathan Meyette

A freshman right-handed pitcher for Macomb Community College who struck out 9 batters over 6 scoreless innings to earn the win in the second game of the doubleheader.

Norberick Garcia

A player for Macomb Community College who hit an RBI double in the 5th inning of the first game.

Lochlan Stoudt

A player for Macomb Community College who went 2-for-4 with 3 RBIs and a run scored in the first game.

Peyton Rich

A player for Macomb Community College who had 2 hits and 2 RBIs in the first game.

Drew Dutkiewicz

A relief pitcher for Macomb Community College who suffered the loss in the first game.

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The takeaway

This doubleheader split showcases the competitive balance in the MJCAA East Division, with both Macomb and Mott demonstrating the ability to win close games against quality opponents. The result keeps both teams in the hunt for the division title as the season progresses.