Sturgis extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 1-4 in the process. They lost 20-2 to the Dowagiac Chieftains. If the Trojans were looking for revenge after losing 10-0 to the Chieftains when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Sturgis saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Riley Northrop, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
As for Dowagiac, the win keeps they at an undefeated 10-0. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 10.5 runs this season.
On Dowagiac's side, Rebecca Guernsey made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and not a single walk). Guernsey has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Marlie Carpenter, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more RBI the last three times she's played. Bree Behnke was another key player, going 2-for-3 with four runs and two RBI.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Dowagiac beat Sturgis by a score of 20-5 later that day.
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