Deer Creek-Mackinaw posted their closest win since April 10th on Monday. They won by a run and slipped past the Heyworth Hornets 4-3. This was payback for the Chiefs, who suffered a 1-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Chuck Hathaway
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Chuck Hathaway made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits. He is becoming a predictor of Deer Creek-Mackinaw's success: when he allows at most one earned run the team is 3-1 (and 6-7 when he doesn't). Hathaway was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Parker Eggenberger was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Deer Creek-Mackinaw now has a winning record of 9-8. As for Heyworth, they moved to 9-8 with that defeat, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Deer Creek-Mackinaw will host LeRoy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Heyworth, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Mt. Pulaski at 4:30 p.m. The Hilltoppers will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something the Hornets surely won't give up without a fight.
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