There's no place like home for Kalkaska, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Thursday. They came out on top against the Grayling Vikings by a score of 7-2 on Monday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Blazers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
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Noah Patnode made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. That stolen base marked the first that he has snagged this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hunter Wilkinson, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, one triple, and two RBI. That triple was his first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Wyatt Ball, who went 1-for-2 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Kalkaska's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 4-9. As for Grayling, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kalkaska will welcome St. Mary at 4:15 p.m. on the 27th. As for Grayling, they will challenge McBain at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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