There's no place like home for Chippewa, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 win over the Smithville Smithies on Tuesday. That's more bragging rights for Chippewa, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Sky Regan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Toura Speegle, who went 2-for-2 with two RBI. Ava Panaciulli was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
Chippewa's victory bumped their record up to 9-4. As for Smithville, they dropped their record down to 2-5 with that defeat, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Chippewa will have a chance to go back-to-back against Smithville: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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