Onekama was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Benzie Central Huskies. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Huskies this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 1-0 on Friday.
Ava Mauntler made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Karima Castillo also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Onekama's loss dropped their record down to 15-12. As for Benzie Central, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Onekama will face off against Buckley at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Benzie Central, they will challenge Traverse City West at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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