L'Anse Creuse North is still looking for their season's first win. They fell just short of the Sterling Heights Stevenson Titans by a score of 10-9 on Thursday. One positive for L'Anse Creuse North, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
For Sterling Heights Stevenson's part, Mikayla Ciesluk was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. Ciesluk has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Ciesluk was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs and six RBI while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hope Kilpatrick, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Raelin Petroske was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
L'Anse Creuse North's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Sterling Heights Stevenson, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-6.
L'Anse Creuse North will square off against Bloomfield Hills at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. Bloomfield Hills will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something L'Anse Creuse North surely won't give up without a fight. As for Sterling Heights Stevenson, they will head out on the road to take on Utica Eisenhower at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Sterling Heights Stevenson is facing Utica Eisenhower at the right time seeing as Utica Eisenhower is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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