Novi was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Canton Chiefs by a score of 2-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Novi of the 2-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Wednesday.
For Canton's part, Emma Grau spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up ten Ks. Grau has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ella Fournier, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Novi's loss dropped their record down to 3-14. As for Canton, the victory (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 16-6-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Novi is on the road again on Thursday to play Kettering at 4:00 p.m. As for Canton, they will challenge Oakridge at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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