Elkhorn hasn't had much luck against Beloit Memorial recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Elks will face off against the Purple Knights at 4:30 p.m. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Elkhorn has six straight wins, Beloit Memorial has three straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Elkhorn had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 16-run drubbing they dealt Waterford on Thursday. The Elks were the clear victors by a 17-1 margin over the Wolverines. The Elks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three matches by nine runs or more this season.
Veronica Siegler made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Siegler was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. She also scored a run, marking her first of the season.
In other batting news, Elkhorn got a massive performance out of Ella Uhlenhake, who went 3-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Marlee Wester, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Elkhorn kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Waterford only managed two hits.
Badger hit Beloit Memorial with a four-run third inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Purple Knights fell just short of the Badgers by a score of 9-8.
Brooklynne Hereford-Foster made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Caitlyn Rochester was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
Beloit Memorial's loss dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Elkhorn, their record now sits at 8-2.
Elkhorn's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's game. The Elks have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Beloit Memorial, though, as they've been averaging only 0.5 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Elkhorn continue to outrun the ball? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
