The Chesterton softball team just couldn’t get the big hit and dropped a 2-1 Duneland Athletic Conference decision in 10 innings at Michigan City on Wednesday.

“We had runners in scoring position in five innings, but couldn’t get the shot we needed,” Chesterton coach LouAnn Hopson said. “When we don’t get the run support, it’s hard to be perfect.”

Michigan City opened up the scoring in the bottom of the first with a solo home run, but the Trojans tied things up in the top of the second. Amanda Dujmovich’s RBI single plated Jill Bohnert.

Things remained that way until the 10th when the Trojans intentionally walked the Wolves’ best hitter with two out. A ground ball was misplayed in the infield putting runners on first and second. A shot into the gap in left-center field scored the game-winner.

SCORING BY INNINGS

Chesterton 010 000 000 0 -- 1 9 2

Michigan City 100 000 000 1 -- 2 9 1

2B -- McKee, Richards ©. HR -- Collins (MC). Pitching Summary -- Chesterton -- Megan Tymorek (9.2 IP, 9 H, 10 K, 1 BB). LP -- Tymorek.

Jessica Stacy pitched all seven innings and struck out three as the Chesterton junior varsity beat Michigan City 4-3 on Wednesday.

The Trojans scored two runs in the top of the fourth inning with singles from Olivia Smith, Rebecca Rizer, Allena McElfresh and Jordan Wadding. Abby Brown’s walk finished the rally.

Emily Hamady’s pinch-hit double scored both runs in the fifth and proved to be the game-winners.