Utica proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by nine) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Notre Dame Prep Fighting Irish 7-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Chieftains have posted since May 2nd.
Violet Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up ten Ks.
On the hitting side, Rachel Durecki was excellent, going 1-for-4 with three runs and one triple. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2024. Sarah Plociniak also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Utica hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Notre Dame Prep struck out ten times.
Chieftains
| 05/28/25 @ Notre Dame Prep | 7-6 |
| 05/20/25 vs Fraser | 15-6 |
| 05/19/25 vs Lake Shore | 5-1 |
| 05/17/25 vs Walled Lake Northern | 6-6 |
| 05/17/25 @ Laingsburg | 3-7 |
Utica's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 13-14-1. As for Notre Dame Prep, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 22-8 record.
Looking ahead, Utica will square off against Utica Eisenhower at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Notre Dame Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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