Firestone extended their losing streak to nine on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 1-11 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 14-12 heartbreaker at the hands of the Chippewa Chipps. Even if the Falcons couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.
As for Chippewa, their win ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-12. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since April 1st.
For Chippewa's part, the team relied heavily on MADI RIES, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. Those three hits gave RIES a new career-high. KYLEIGH GARTIN was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Firestone wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 10-6 loss against Roosevelt on the 12th. As for Chippewa, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 4-2 win against Smithville on the 13th.
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