Deer Creek-Mackinaw was the 3-0 winner over Midwest Central/Illini Central when they last played one another back in May of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Chiefs fell 10-6 to the Raiders on Thursday.
Byrkleigh Kraft made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-4. Rudy Gilbert was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Deer Creek-Mackinaw's loss dropped their record down to 8-6. As for Midwest Central/Illini Central, their win bumped their record up to 4-9.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Deer Creek-Mackinaw will welcome Fisher at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Chiefs are facing the Bunnies at the right time seeing as the Bunnies are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Midwest Central/Illini Central, they will face off against Cuba/Spoon River Valley at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Raiders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 7.6 runs per game this season.
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