Utica waltzed into their match on Saturday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They blew past the Marysville Vikings 14-3. That's more bragging rights for the Chieftains, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Dominic Ligocki
| 05/17/25 @ Marysville | 2 |
| 05/07/25 vs Anchor Bay | 1 |
| 04/16/25 @ Grosse Pointe South | 1 |
| 04/12/25 vs Chippewa Valley | 2 |
Dominic Ligocki was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Ligocki was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Michael Hoppe was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April. Denver Billy was another key player, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Utica kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are 5-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Utica's win bumped their record up to 13-18. As for Marysville, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 8-12.
Utica will have a chance to go back-to-back against the Vikings: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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