The Utica Chieftains will head out on the road to take on the Adams Highlanders at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Utica is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Utica was able to grind out a solid win over Fraser, taking the game 7-3. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Chieftains.
Violet Smith
| 04/24/25 @ Fraser | 11 |
| 04/22/25 vs L'Anse Creuse North | 10 |
| 04/21/25 vs Utica Ford | 7 |
| 04/18/25 vs Lakeview | 6 |
| 04/17/25 @ Marysville | 13 |
| + 3 more games |
Violet Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Rachel Durecki was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Ava Brunning was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, Adams suffered their biggest loss since May 21, 2024 on Wednesday. They lost 11-4 to Seaholm.
Utica now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Adams, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-4 record this season.
Utica beat Adams 8-4 in their previous meeting last Monday. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Chieftains since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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