Samantha Tunich Puts On Strong Contact Performance As Croswell-Lexington Varsity Pioneers Take The Win Over Peck Varsity Pirates

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Samantha Tunich collected three hits in three at bats, as Croswell-Lexington Varsity Pioneers defeated Peck Varsity Pirates 12-5 on Monday. Tunich singled in the third inning, singled in the fifth inning, and singled in the seventh inning.

Croswell-Lexington Varsity Pioneers got on the board in the top of the first inning after Rozlynn Cayce singled, scoring two runs, an error scored one run, and Kaelyn Platko singled, scoring one run.

A double by Leah Tiechow, a single by Tunich, and a line out by Ella McMillan helped Croswell-Lexington Varsity Pioneers extend their early lead in the third.

McMillan earned the win for Croswell-Lexington Varsity Pioneers. The pitcher allowed one hit and one run (zero earned) over one and two-thirds innings, striking out four and walking none. Valarie Bird pitched four and one-third innings in relief for Croswell-Lexington Varsity Pioneers. The hurler gave up five hits and four runs (two earned) while, striking out two and walking one. Sydney Parker took the loss for Peck Varsity Pirates. The pitcher went five innings, surrendering eight runs (four earned) on five hits, striking out four and walking five. Ryleigh Ureel stepped in the circle first for Peck Varsity Pirates. The right-handed pitcher surrendered six hits and four runs (zero earned) over two innings, striking out three and walking one.

Croswell-Lexington Varsity Pioneers accumulated 11 hits in the game. Platko, Cayce, and Tiechow each drove in two runs for Croswell-Lexington Varsity Pioneers. Tunich led Croswell-Lexington Varsity Pioneers with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, amassing six walks for the game. Bird and Cayce each stole multiple bases for Croswell-Lexington Varsity Pioneers. Croswell-Lexington Varsity Pioneers stole six bases in the game.

Parker provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Peck Varsity Pirates with two runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-4 on the day. Leadoff hitter Ava Collins led Peck Varsity Pirates with three hits in four at bats. Ureel collected two hits for Peck Varsity Pirates in three at bats.

Croswell-Lexington Varsity Pioneers will travel to Imlay City for their next game on Tuesday.

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