In what's become a running theme this season, Deer Creek-Mackinaw gave their fans yet another huge win on Saturday. Everything went their way against the Midland Timberwolves as the Deer Creek-Mackinaw Chiefs made off with a 17-2 victory. While fans of Deer Creek-Mackinaw might be used to big wins, the 15-run margin marked the team's biggest win yet this season.
Kenzie Knowles was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. Knowles has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Knowles was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with a triple and two RBI.
In other batting news, Deer Creek-Mackinaw got a massive performance out of Elise Hahn, who went 4-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was Byrkleigh Kraft, who scored four runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Deer Creek-Mackinaw now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Midland, their loss was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-7.
Deer Creek-Mackinaw will head out on the road to square off against Morton at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Deer Creek-Mackinaw is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 12.4 runs per game this season. As for Midland, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Galva at 4:30 p.m.
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