Utica extended their losing streak to four on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 4-8 in the process. They lost 22-14 to the Grosse Pointe South Blue Devils. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Blue Devils this season, with their most recent defeat being a 6-2 loss on Wednesday.
Jack Miller was cooking despite his team's loss, going 4-for-6 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Denver Billy, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
As for Grosse Pointe South, the victory was the tenth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 12-1. The team dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 8.4 runs.
On Grosse Pointe South's side, the team relied heavily on Henry Domzalski, who fired off one home run, seven RBI, and four doubles while going 5-for-6. Those seven RBI gave Domzalski a new career-high. Jack Lupo was another key player, getting on base in five of his six plate appearances with five runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Coming up, Utica is taking a road trip to square off against Utica Ford at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Falcons' pitching crew has only allowed 2.4 runs per game this season, so the Chieftains' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Grosse Pointe South, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Royal Oak at 11:00 a.m. The Blue Devils' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Ravens have averaged an impressive 6.1 runs per game this season.
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