Central Michigan Chippewas Defeat Western Michigan Broncos 5-2 in Softball Showdown
A complete team effort led to a 5-2 victory for the Chippewas softball team over Western Michigan in the final game of the series at Ebert Field, advancing their season record to 7-23. Grace Lehto pitched her second complete game of the weekend, allowing only two runs while the Chippewa defense held strong, stranding seven Broncos on base.
By the Numbers- Chippewas record: 7-23 on the season, 4-5 in MAC play
- Western Michigan record: 17-15 overall, 6-4 in MAC
- Chippewas secure a 5-2 victory over Western Michigan
- Next game against Michigan in a non-conference match-up
- Follow the team on X (@cmusoftball) and Instagram (@cmichsoftball) for updates
The Chippewas will face Michigan in a non-conference game, with Michaleigh Vallimont set to square off against her younger sister, Lilly Vallimont, and the Wolverines at Alumni Field at Carol Hutchins Stadium.
Bottom LineA strong team performance led the Chippewas to victory, securing a crucial win over Western Michigan and setting the stage for an upcoming non-conference matchup against Michigan, adding an interesting personal dynamic with Michaleigh Vallimont facing her younger sister on the field.
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