McIntosh never let their opponents score on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 14-0 margin over the Lovejoy Wildcats. Considering the Chiefs have won seven contests by more than seven runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
McIntosh got a massive performance out of Emily Veerman, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Michelle Chicas, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, McIntosh didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with eight strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've posted since back in October of 2023.
McIntosh has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season. As for Lovejoy, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McIntosh will welcome Starr's Mill at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. McIntosh is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10 runs per game this season. As for Lovejoy, they will host KIPP Atlanta Collegiate at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. KIPP Atlanta Collegiate is coming into the game with five straight victories on the road, so Lovejoy will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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