Okemos extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 3-6. They lost 15-3 to the Grand Ledge Comets. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Chiefs of the 9-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2025.
As for Grand Ledge, they pushed their record up to 14-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. The result was nothing new for the Comets, who have now won ten matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
For Grand Ledge's part, Emmalyn Ream tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Amelia Bernard, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with six RBI and three doubles. Another player making a difference was Kailey Nelson, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Coming up, Okemos will venture away from home to face off against Waverly at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Warriors have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.11 runs per game on average), something the Chiefs will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Grand Ledge, they wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 9-1 loss against Grand Blanc on the 2nd.
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