Baseball Game Preview: Elysian Fields Yellowjackets vs. Arp Tigers

The Elysian Fields Yellowjackets will be taking part in a tournament against the Arp Tigers at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. Elysian Fields is looking for their season's first win.

Last Tuesday, Elysian Fields didn't have quite enough to beat Harmony and fell 11-10. Even if the Yellowjackets couldn't come away with the victory, the high-scoring effort was a great turnaround for their hitters, which had struggled int the games prior.

Brandon Kennedy was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5. John Beavers also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.

Meanwhile, Arp can bid farewell to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Saturday. Neither they nor Centerville could gain the upper hand so the two teams had to settle for a 4-4 tie. One positive for Arp, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.

Arp's tie gives them a new season record of 0-5-1. As for Elysian Fields, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.

Elysian Fields was able to grind out a solid win over Arp in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, winning 6-2. Does Elysian Fields have another victory up their sleeve, or will Arp turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.