Chiefs
| 04/16/25 @ Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley | 4-3 |
| 04/14/25 vs Fieldcrest | 19-0 |
| 04/11/25 @ Eureka | 8-6 |
| 04/09/25 vs El Paso-Gridley | 7-2 |
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Deer Creek-Mackinaw ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Falcons 4-3. The win was nothing new for the Chiefs as they're now sitting on four straight.
Mackenzie Knowles made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over eight innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
Knowles wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Lexi Cottingham, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Deer Creek-Mackinaw's record is now 6-4. As for Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-8 record this season.
Deer Creek-Mackinaw has already played their next game, a 10-0 defeat against Brimfield on the 17th. As for Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 15-6 victory against Milford on the 17th.
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