Portage had lost four straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 8-14 to make it five. They came up short against the Chesterton Trojans, falling 7-1. Indians fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Trojans since on Tuesday.
Portage saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Savannah Riley, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
As for Chesterton, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 12 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-8 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games.
On Chesterton's side, Payton Cherep spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on seven hits.
At the plate, Oliva Milton was incredible, going 4-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Lila Miller, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one double.
Looking ahead, Portage is taking a road trip to face off against La Porte at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games the Slicers have played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Chesterton, they will be playing at home against Valparaiso at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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