Alpena dropped their record down to 6-4 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cheboygan Chiefs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Wildcats of the 13-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Cheboygan, they pushed their record up to 2-7 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.9 runs over those games.
For Cheboygan's part, Lydia Kosanke made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Kosanke has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Alpena will head out to square off against Alma at 4:00 p.m. on the 15th. As for Cheboygan, they will venture away from home to challenge Boyne City at 4:15 p.m. on Monday.
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