Pioneer extended their losing streak to eight on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 0-8 in the process. They fell 8-5 to the Pinckney Pirates. If the Pioneers were looking for revenge after losing 7-2 to the Pirates when the teams met back in May of 2023, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Pinckney, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-2. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games.
For Pinckney's part, Jade Chelenyak was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Chelenyak has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in both of her plate appearances with two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Mackenzie Burns, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with five RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024. Addison Wroblewski was another key player, going 3-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles.
Looking ahead, Pioneer will take on Dexter at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Pioneers are facing the Dreadnaughts at the right time seeing as the Dreadnaughts are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Pinckney, they will head out to take on Stockbridge at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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