Croswell-Lexington Varsity Pioneers Defeat Port Huron Varsity Red Hawks Behind Strong Performance From Ella McMillan

By GameChanger Media

Ella McMillan was dominant in the circle, as the hurler rang up 14 strikeouts in Croswell-Lexington Varsity Pioneers's 4-2 victory over Port Huron Varsity Red Hawks on Friday. McMillan gave up four hits and two runs over nine innings while walking one.

Port Huron Varsity Red Hawks opened the scoring in the first after Eliana Arnold grounded out, scoring one run.

Anastasia Pesina singled to center field, which helped Croswell-Lexington Varsity Pioneers tie the game at one in the top of the third.

A double by Lovee Yearkey gave Croswell-Lexington Varsity Pioneers the lead, 2-1, in the top of the sixth.

Lauren Thomas singled down the left field line, which helped Port Huron Varsity Red Hawks tie the game at two in the bottom of the sixth.

In the top of the ninth, Croswell-Lexington Varsity Pioneers broke up the tie when Leah Tiechow singled, scoring one run. Then a single by Samantha Tunich followed to extend the lead to 4-2.

Keila Walker began the game for Port Huron Varsity Red Hawks. The right-handed pitcher allowed 10 hits and four runs (three earned) over nine innings, striking out eight and walking none.

Croswell-Lexington Varsity Pioneers collected 10 hits in the game. Rozlynn Cayce went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Croswell-Lexington Varsity Pioneers in hits. Pesina, Yearkey, Tunich, and Tiechow each drove in one run for Croswell-Lexington Varsity Pioneers. Cayce stole two bases. Croswell-Lexington Varsity Pioneers ran wild on the base paths, amassing four stolen bases for the game.

Arnold and Thomas were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in one run for Port Huron Varsity Red Hawks. Thomas went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Port Huron Varsity Red Hawks in hits. Delanie Tacie and Thomas each stole multiple bases for Port Huron Varsity Red Hawks. Port Huron Varsity Red Hawks ran wild on the base paths, piling up five stolen bases for the game.

Croswell-Lexington Varsity Pioneers play at home on Friday against Port Huron Varsity Red Hawks in their next game.

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