Deer Creek-Mackinaw hasn't had much luck against Farmington recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Chiefs will welcome the Farmers at 4:30 p.m. Deer Creek-Mackinaw will be strutting in after a win while Farmington will be coming in after a defeat.
Deer Creek-Mackinaw will bounce into Tuesday's match after beating Morton, who they had gone 0-5 against in their five prior meetings. The Chiefs blew past the Potters 16-6 on Monday. The Chiefs' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Brykleigh Kraft and Payton Schweigert did most of the damage at the plate: Kraft scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while Schweigert scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Kraft also hit two doubles, marking her first of the season. Addyson Carithers was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Deer Creek-Mackinaw always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .622. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.
Meanwhile, Farmington fell victim to Illini Bluffs and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 8-0 to the Tigers. The loss continues a trend for the Farmers in their meetings with the Tigers: they've now lost five in a row.
Farmington's defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Deer Creek-Mackinaw, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3.
Deer Creek-Mackinaw suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Farmington when the teams last played back in April of 2022. Will the Chiefs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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