Michigan City was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 17-2 to the Valparaiso Vikings. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Michigan City of the 13-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
Ann Sawyer was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
On Valparaiso's side, Delilah Kincaid and Mya Radinovic did most of the damage at the plate: Kincaid went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI, while Radinovic went 3-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Elizabeth Kosek, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Michigan City's defeat dropped their record down to 4-14. As for Valparaiso, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-8 record this season.
Michigan City will head out on the road to square off against Crown Point at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Crown Point will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Michigan City surely won't give up without a fight. As for Valparaiso, they will be playing in front of their home fans against La Porte at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Valparaiso has given up an average of 6.4 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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