Sterling Heights Stevenson's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They skirted past the L'Anse Creuse North Crusaders 10-9. The high-scoring effort was just what Sterling Heights Stevenson needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Mikayla Ciesluk was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Ciesluk has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ciesluk was even better at the plate, firing off two home runs and six RBI while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hope Kilpatrick, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Raelin Petroske was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Sterling Heights Stevenson's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-6. As for L'Anse Creuse North, they dropped their record down to 0-4 with that defeat, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Sterling Heights Stevenson will head out on the road to face off against Utica Eisenhower at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Sterling Heights Stevenson is facing Utica Eisenhower at the right time seeing as Utica Eisenhower is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for L'Anse Creuse North, they will head out on the road to take on Bloomfield Hills at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. Bloomfield Hills will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something L'Anse Creuse North surely won't give up without a fight.
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