Sterling Heights Stevenson's game last Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Lakeview Huskies out 13-11. The high-scoring effort was just what Sterling Heights Stevenson needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Mikayla Ciesluk made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and six unearned) runs off six hits. Ciesluk was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Sterling Heights Stevenson got a massive performance out of Grace Toon, who went 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Hope Kilpatrick, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
On Lakeview's side, Elizabeth Zakens and Hannah Tassin did some serious damage despite the final result: Zakens went 3-for-5 with three doubles, three RBI, and two runs, while Tassin got on base in three of her five plate appearances with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Garofalo, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
The victory got Sterling Heights Stevenson back to even at 1-1. As for Lakeview, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Sterling Heights Stevenson will head out on the road to challenge Lake Shore at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lakeview, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Hill-McCloy at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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