Sterling Heights Stevenson pushed their score to ten the last time they played L'Anse Creuse North, but on Tuesday they couldn't quite do it again. The Sterling Heights Stevenson Titans skirted past the L'Anse Creuse North Crusaders 2-1. The win was some much needed relief for Sterling Heights Stevenson as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Mikayla Ciesluk spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Sterling Heights Stevenson saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Riley Idyle, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Raelin Petroske was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a double.
Sterling Heights Stevenson's victory bumped their record up to 6-17. As for L'Anse Creuse North, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sterling Heights Stevenson will challenge Marysville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Marysville will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Sterling Heights Stevenson surely won't give up without a fight. As for L'Anse Creuse North, they will be staying on the road on Wednesday to face off against Lake Shore at 4:30 p.m. Lake Shore is coming into the contest with three straight losses at home, meaning L'Anse Creuse North will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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