Utica hadn't done well against Grosse Pointe North recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Chieftains walked away with a 5-1 win over the Norsemen. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Chieftains as it put an end to their six-game losing streak.
Denver Billy
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Denver Billy made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). Billy was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with three stolen bases and one run. Those three stolen bases gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Jimmy Lasceski was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. That's the most stolen bases he has posted since back in April of 2024.
Utica's win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 5-10. As for Grosse Pointe North, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-9 record this season.
Utica will have a chance to go back-to-back against Grosse Pointe North: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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