Okemos extended their losing streak to eight on Wednesday, dropping them down to 3-11. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost an 8-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Pewamo-Westphalia Pirates. The Chiefs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pirates apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
As for Pewamo-Westphalia, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-14. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since May 4th.
For Pewamo-Westphalia's part, Reylee Thelen and Maddy Weber did most of the damage at the plate: Thelen got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double, while Weber went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Thelen is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Thelen Elyse, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Coming up, Okemos will challenge Waverly at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Warriors have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.31 runs per game on average), something the Chiefs will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Pewamo-Westphalia, they are taking a road trip to take on Laingsburg at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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