Utica took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Algonac, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Chieftains came out on top in a nail-biter against the Muskrats on Friday, sneaking past 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Chieftains have posted since April 11th.
Violet Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Rachel Durecki was excellent, going 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Utica now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Algonac, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-9-1.
Coming up, Utica will challenge Romeo at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Chieftains' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Algonac, they will face off against Capac at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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