Ogemaw Heights proved they can win big last Saturday (they won by six) but on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over the Garber Dukes. Despite the victory, that was the fewest runs Ogemaw Heights has scored all season.
For Garber's part, Kara Kotenko put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up seven earned runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Kotenko was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Ava Wagner made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Grace Zwetzig was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, Garber was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Ogemaw Heights' win bumped their record up to 9-1. As for Garber, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 13-3.
Ogemaw Heights will have a chance to go back-to-back against Garber: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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