It's a big week in regional high school baseball. Here's a preview of 10 boys varsity baseball games to catch this week in and around Detroit, selected using data from high school sports source MaxPreps.
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Notre Dame Prep vs. Western International
On Saturday, May 11, the Notre Dame Prep Fighting Irish (8-5) will meet the Western International Cowboys (12-6) in a tournament game on their own turf. The first pitch is set for 9 a.m. at 1300 Giddings Road in Pontiac.
Roosevelt vs. Western International
The Roosevelt Bears (2-8) will play a tournament game against the Western International Cowboys (12-6) at home on Saturday, May 11. It all goes down at 540 Eureka Road in Wyandotte, starting at 12 p.m.
Grosse Pointe South vs. Western International
On Saturday, May 11, the Grosse Pointe South varsity Blue Devils (9-9) have a home tournament game against the Western International Cowboys (12-6). The game will take place at 3 p.m. at 11 Grosse Pointe Blvd. in Grosse Pointe.
Everest Collegiate vs. Communication Media Arts
On Monday, May 13, the Everest Collegiate varsity boys (6-7) have a home nonconference game against the Communication Media Arts Pharaohs (6-1). The first pitch is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. at 5935 Clarkston Road in Clarkston.
Trillium Academy vs. University Prep
On Monday, May 13, the Trillium Academy varsity boys (9-3) have a home conference game against the University Prep Panthers (6-8). The game is set for 4:30 p.m. at 15740 Racho Blvd. in Taylor. While Trillium Academy has a 3-0 conference record, the visiting University Prep boys are 5-1 in conference play this season.
Western International vs. University of Detroit Jesuit
The Western International Cowboys (12-6) will play a nonconference game against the University of Detroit Jesuit Cubs (8-4) at home on Tuesday, May 14. It all goes down at 1500 Scotten St., starting at 4:30 p.m.
Western International vs. Catholic Central
On Wednesday, May 15, the Western International Cowboys (12-6) will meet the Catholic Central Shamrocks (1-1-1) in a home nonconference game. It all goes down at 1500 Scotten St., starting at 4:30 p.m.
University Prep vs. Taylor Prep
On Thursday, May 16, the University Prep varsity Panthers (6-8) have a home conference game against the Taylor Prep Tigers (5-4). The tussle will begin at 4:30 p.m. at 600 Antoinette. University Prep has a 5-1 conference record, while the visiting Taylor Prep boys are 4-0 in conference play so far this season.
River Rouge vs. Hamtramck
On Thursday, May 16, the River Rouge varsity Panthers (2-1) have a home conference game against the Hamtramck Cosmos (3-5). The first pitch is set for 4:30 p.m. at 1460 Coolidge Highway in River Rouge. River Rouge has a 1-0 conference record, while the visiting Hamtramck boys are 2-2 in conference play this season.
Chavez Academy vs. University Prep
The Chavez Academy Aztec Eagles (0-9) will play a nonconference game against the University Prep Panthers (6-8) at home on Friday, May 17. The first pitch is set for 4:30 p.m. at 1761 Waterman.
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