Deer Creek-Mackinaw hadn't done well against Tremont recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Chiefs blew past the Turks 16-5. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 10-5 back in March.
Mackenzie Knowles
| 04/28/25 @ Tremont | 9 |
| 04/25/25 vs Fisher | 8 |
| 04/23/25 vs LeRoy | 5 |
| 04/17/25 @ Brimfield | 4 |
| 04/16/25 @ Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley | 7 |
| + 9 more games |
Mackenzie Knowles was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.2 strikeouts per game. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted over her last 11 contests.
In other batting news, Rudy Gilbert was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Another player making a difference was Payton Schweigert, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs.
Deer Creek-Mackinaw was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .438. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
The win made it two in a row for Deer Creek-Mackinaw and bumps their season record up to 10-6. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 6 runs in those games. As for Tremont, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 6-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Deer Creek-Mackinaw will welcome Peoria Notre Dame at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Tremont, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against LeRoy at 4:30 p.m. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Turks' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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