Deer Creek-Mackinaw has not done well against LeRoy recently (they were 0-7 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Deer Creek-Mackinaw Chiefs came out on top against the LeRoy Panthers by a score of 11-8. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Deer Creek-Mackinaw.
Kenzie Knowles was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She pitched seven innings while giving up five earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Knowles has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Knowles was even better at the plate, scoring four runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Lexi Cottingham and Byrkleigh Kraft did most of the damage at the plate: Cottingham fired off two home runs, three runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-5, while Kraft went 4-for-4 with a home run and five RBI. Ally McDaniel was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Deer Creek-Mackinaw has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-8 record this season. As for LeRoy, their defeat dropped their record down to 18-4.
Deer Creek-Mackinaw will head out on the road to challenge Peoria Notre Dame at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Peoria Notre Dame is coming into the match with seven straight losses at home, meaning Deer Creek-Mackinaw will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. LeRoy will take on Lexington at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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