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| 04/09/25 - Home | 9-8 W |
| 04/17/24 - Away | 1-12 L |
| 04/12/23 - Home | 3-15 L |
| 04/07/22 - Away | 2-5 L |
| 04/06/21 - Home | 4-14 L |
| + 5 more games |
Utica's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They won by a run and slipped past the Granville Blue Aces 9-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Redskins have posted against the Blue Aces since May 3, 2017.
Cheyene Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and six unearned) runs on six hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kenzie Fletcher, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Emily Meyers was another key player, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Fletcher wasn't the only one making solid contact: Utica kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Utica's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 3-3. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Granville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
Utica will take on Johnstown-Monroe at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Granville, they will challenge Lakewood at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Lancers will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something the Blue Aces surely won't give up without a fight.
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