Lexington had lost three straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped their record down to 10-12 to make it four. They fell 9-5 to the Deer Creek-Mackinaw Chiefs. Minutemen fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Chiefs since on Wednesday.
As for Deer Creek-Mackinaw, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games.
For Deer Creek-Mackinaw's part, Mackenzie Knowles made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched seven innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. Knowles has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 4-for-5 with one home run, two runs, and one double. Those four hits gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Deer Creek-Mackinaw let Byrkleigh Kraft and Lexi Cottingham run wild. Kraft went 4-for-5 with three runs, while Cottingham went 2-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI. Those three runs gave Kraft a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Payton Schweigert, who went 1-for-2 with four RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lexington will venture away from home to square off against El Paso-Gridley at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Deer Creek-Mackinaw, they will head out to face off against Tri-Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Vikings will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something the Chiefs surely won't give up without a fight.
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