Ford II¹s Ashlee Pierson prepares to hit the ball during last Wednesday¹s game. Source photo by Kevin Lozon

Berezik blasted two two-run home runs, driving in four runs, but it wasn’t enough as the Falcons fell short, dropping a 6-4 decision to the Shorians.

“She’s hitting the ball very well right now,” Ford coach Jerry Anderson said. “I knew coming in that she had a solid bat, but I didn’t expect this much power from her. It’s a nice surprise.

Ford scored a run in the first inning as Berezik went yard with one out.

Lake Shore answered with two runs in the second inning, taking a 2-1 lead on a two-run home run by Katie Cornman.

The Falcons answered with a run in the fourth inning, evening the game at 2-2. Kaitlin Bucchare walked and eventually scored on an RBI suicide squeeze bunt by Kaitlyn Swiderski.

The Shorians regained the lead in their half of the fourth inning, scoring four runs for a 6-2 advantage.

Katie D’Hondt had a two-run double, while Megan Besko added a run-scoring single.

The score stayed that way until the final inning when Ashlee Pierson singled with two outs, before Berezik followed with her second home run of the game.

“This is a tough loss for us,” Anderson said. “However, we battled to the bitter end. We had more scoring opportunities than Lake Shore did, but just couldn’t execute and finish.

Jill Kaltz went the distance on the mound for Ford and took the loss, allowing eight hits and striking out five.

“Jill was pitching with a slight injury to her hand and it showed,” Anderson said. “She was a little bit off on her pitches and Lake Shore made her pay for it.”

The loss dropped Ford’s record to 11-5 overall, 3-2 league.

Lake Shore, which improved to 10-4 overall, 3-1 league, was led by Melissa Richards with two hits and a run scored, while Cornman added her two-run homer and scored two runs in the contest. Erika Lozon earned the win on the mound, pitching the first five innings, allowing four hits and striking out five.

Stevenson 9

Chippewa Valley 5

The visiting Titans scored four runs in the seventh inning, defeating the Big Reds in a MAC Red Division game last Wednesday afternoon.

Erica Murray had three hits, including an RBI single in the seventh inning. She also scored two runs in the game, while Morgan Gregorich had a hit and two RBIs. Marisa Borkowski chipped in two hits, including a double, driving in a run, while Shelby Spano, Marissa Masakowski and Mackenzie Jones each had two hits, with Spano adding two ribbies, and Masakowski plating one with a double.

Jessie Plague earned the win on the mound, allowing seven hits and striking out one. The victory improved Stevenson’s record to 12-2 overall, 3-1 league.

Romeo 15

Eisenhower 5

A 10-run fifth-inning proved to be the difference for Romeo in last Wednesday’s MAC Red Division romp over the visiting Eagles.

Eisenhower was paced by Adrienne Gebele with three hits, including a double, and a run scored, while Jeanna Pearson added a double, two ribbies and a run, and Jessica Snow had a hit and two RBIs.

Andrea Krus started on the mound and took the loss, allowing 12 hits and striking out four. The defeat left the Eagles’ record at 3-8 overall, 1-4 league.

Sterling Heights 15

New Haven 0

The host Stallions scored two runs in the second inning, before exploding for 13 in the third, mercying the Rockets in a MAC Silver Division game last Wednesday afternoon.

Michele Marotte led Sterling Heights with two hits, three runs scored and an RBI, while Lydia Davidson added two hits, an RBI and a run. Sarah Beauduy had a solo home run, while Dy-Min Johnson had a two-run triple and scored two runs.

Ashley Lopiccola earned the win on the mound, striking out eight and allowing no hits in her three innings of work. The win improved Sterling Heights’ record to 5-8 overall, 4-0 league.

Stevenson 10

Eisenhower 0

Marisa Borkowski had four hits, including a triple, scoring three runs and driving in one, leading the visiting Titans past the Eagles in a MAC Red Division contest last Tuesday afternoon.

Marissa Masakowski and Mackenzie Jones each added three hits, with Masakowski having a double and triple, driving in two runs and scoring two runs, and Jones plating a run. Ashley Coffin chipped in two hits and two ribbies. Jessie Plague pitched all five innings, allowing one hit and striking out five for the win.

Eisenhower’s lone hit was by Andrea Krus, while starting pitcher Sara Frederick took the loss.

Utica 8-9

Imlay City 2-2

The visiting Chieftains swept the Spartans in a non-conference doubleheader last Tuesday afternoon.

In Game 1, Utica led 8-1 after five innings, cruising to the victory. Kayla Dewitt led the way with two hits, while Becca Dyer went the distance on the hill.

In Game 2, the Chieftains scored four runs in the first inning, before adding one in the second and four more in the third, en route to the sweep.

Lauren Histed led the offense with four hits, including two doubles, scoring a run, while Katherine Mulka and Dewitt each contributed two hits and a run scored.

Armada 4

Sterling Heights 3

The host Tigers scored the game-winning run in the bottom of the seventh inning, defeating the Stallions in a non-conference tilt last Tuesday afternoon.

Sterling Heights was paced by Tiffany Gordon with two hits and a run scored, while Dy-Min Johnson and Sarah Beauduy each added RBI triples. Lynette Davidson added a run-scoring double. Beauduy suffered the loss on the hill, allowing 10 hits and striking out two in the complete-game effort.

The loss dropped Sterling Heights’ record to 4-8 overall.

Ford II 20-12

Birmingham Groves 1-5

The visiting Falcons had their hitting shoes on, blasting Groves in a non-conference doubleheader last Tuesday afternoon.

In the opener, Ford broke the game open by scoring 10 runs in the seventh inning.

Nicole Berezik led the attack with five hits, including a grand slam home run and two doubles, driving in six runs and scoring five times. Jill Kaltz also had five hits, including two doubles, scoring four runs and driving in four. Katie Farrier earned the win on the hill, scattering four hits and striking out 10.

In Game 2, Ford led 6-4 heading into the fifth inning where the Falcons tacked on three more runs, before adding three more in the sixth, completing the twinbill sweep.

Kayla Kubiski and Kaitlyn Swiderski each had four hits for Ford, with Kubiski adding two RBIs, while Kaitlin Bucchare chipped in two hits, including a home run, knocking in three runs. Farrier earned her second compete game on the day, allowing 10 hits and striking out nine.

Utica 11

Romeo 1

The host Chieftains exploded for seven runs in the third inning, cruising to the MAC Red Division win over the Bulldogs last Monday afternoon.

Kayla Dewitt led Utica with two hits and two RBIs, while Melissa Ballard added a hit and two ribbies. Lauren Schurig contributed a hit and a run scored. Becca Dyer went the distance on the mound for the win, allowing four hits and striking out four. She helped her own cause with two hits and two RBIs.

Ford II 15

L’Anse Creuse North 3

Jill Kaltz pitched a six-hitter with 11 strikeouts, and offensively had three hits, including a home run and double, driving in four runs and scoring three others, leading the host Falcons past the Crusaders in a MAC White Division game last Monday afternoon.

Ashlee Pierson added four hits, including a double, two RBIs and two runs scored, while Nicole Berezik added two hits, including a home run, three ribbies and two runs scored. Kayla Kubiski chipped in three hits, including a triple, driving in two and scoring two runs.