Algonac had lost six straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 8-8 to make it seven. They fell just short of the North Branch Broncos by a score of 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Muskrats have suffered since June 13, 2025.
Morgan Reams made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run, two stolen bases, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Michael Kenel, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and two runs.
As for North Branch, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 14-7. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of three runs across that stretch.
On North Branch's side, Addilynn Merser (2029) spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, North Branch let Allysse Deshetsky (2029) and Addison Cobb (2026) run wild. Deshetsky (2029) went 2-for-4 with one home run and two RBI, while Cobb (2026) went 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Kaylee Pasternak (2027) was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Algonac beat North Branch by a score of 17-15 later that day.
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