Onekama had lost three straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 2-7 to make it four. They came up short against the Benzie Central Huskies, falling 15-2. The Portagers were not able to make up for their loss to the Huskies from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
As for Benzie Central, the win got them back to even at 8-8-1. Considering they have won seven games by more than eight runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
For Benzie Central's part, Lorin McNeil made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over five innings pitched. McNeil has been consistent: he hasn't given up a single earned run in six consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Tyler Brooks was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI. He is becoming a predictor of Benzie Central's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 2-8-1 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Jayden Ewing, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Onekama will challenge Mason County Eastern at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Benzie Central, they will head out to face off against Traverse City West at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
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