Softball Recap: Elko Indians vs. Dayton Dust Devils
Elko came into Friday's match having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Dayton Dust Devils by a score of 7-4 on Friday. For Elko, this counts as revenge for the 4-3 loss Dayton walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Taylor Hunton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on five hits and racked up 13 Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Alea Benitez, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Addison Seipp was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
On Dayton's side, Kali Stott was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
Elko's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 17-5. As for Dayton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-8 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Elko beat Dayton by a score of 21-3.
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