Fraser had lost three straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 5-9 to make it four. They came up short against the Utica Chieftains, falling 11-4. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Chieftains this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 4-3 on Wednesday.
Madison Macleod was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. That home run was her first of the season.
As for Utica, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-6. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games.
On Utica's side, Avery Nicosia spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks. Nicosia has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Utica got a massive performance out of Violet Smith, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That's the most hits Smith has posted since back in April of 2025. Kylie Condon was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Looking ahead, Fraser will be playing in front of their home fans against Athens at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Utica, they are taking a road trip to challenge Marysville at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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