Sterling Heights Stevenson had lost nine straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-10 to make it ten. They came up short against the St. Clair Saints, falling 15-0. The match marked the first time this year in which the Titans were not able to get on the board.
As for St. Clair, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 10-2. That 15 run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For St. Clair's part, Gracie Pickelhaupt made a splash no matter where she played. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Pickelhaupt has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, one triple, and two RBI. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Madisyn Treat was incredible, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and four runs while going 4-for-4. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Maliyah Smith was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one triple.
Coming up, Sterling Heights Stevenson will take on Stoney Creek in a tournament on Saturday. As for St. Clair, they will venture away from home to square off against Utica Eisenhower at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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