Novi pitcher Uli Fernsler is practically unbeatable for most high school baseball teams.
The only chance it seems, particularly early in the season when he’s on a pitch count, is to wait him out until the Wildcats go to their bullpen.
For the second week in a row, Fernsler’s departure allowed a Livingston County team to rally for a victory over Novi.
Trailing 7-1 after five innings, Howell stormed back Monday against three Novi relievers to win 8-7.
As was the case when Hartland beat Novi 4-3 five days earlier, a bases-loaded walk ended a walk-off victory for the Highlanders.