Softball Recap: Algonac Victorious

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Lake Orion, Algonac was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out the Franklin Patriots 11-10.

The team relied heavily on Michael Kenel, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Lainie Meleski, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Algonac kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Franklin only managed seven hits.

Algonac's victory bumped their record up to 4-7-1. As for Franklin, they dropped their record down to 3-7 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Algonac will face off against Grosse Pointe North at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Franklin, they will venture away from home to square off against Salem at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.