Utica scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. Everything went their way against the Fraser Ramblers as the Utica Chieftains made off with a 14-4 win. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Logan Simunic made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Simunic has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Simunic was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Utica got a massive performance out of Jacob Brohl, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Jorge Martinez was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
The win made it two in a row for Utica and bumps their season record up to 9-7. As for Fraser, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-6.
Utica will head out on the road to square off against Anchor Bay at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Anchor Bay will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Utica surely won't give up without a fight. As for Fraser, they will be playing at home against L'Anse Creuse at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Fraser is facing L'Anse Creuse at the right time seeing as L'Anse Creuse is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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