Fulton had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 2-9 to make it 12. They lost 15-0 to the Ovid-Elsie Marauders. That's two games in a row now that the Pirates have lost by exactly 15 runs.
As for Ovid-Elsie, their victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-11-1. That 15 run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Ovid-Elsie's part, Mercades Grieder made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. Grieder was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and two RBI.
In other batting news, Haley McClung was incredible, going 1-for-3 with four stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024. Jamie Houska was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
Fulton and Ovid-Elsie could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Michigan Rankings. The Pirates will square off against Perry at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday with a big rank disadvantage (439 vs. 91). Meanwhile, Ovid-Elsie (ranked 386th) will meet Lakeville (ranked 99th) at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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