Baseball Game Preview: Elba Tigers vs. Kinston Bulldogs

By Team Reports Mar 20, 2024, 4:45pm

Preview: Elba Tigers vs. Kinston Bulldogs

The Elba Tigers will head out on the road to challenge the Kinston Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Elba is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.

On Tuesday, Elba made easy work of Kinston and carried off a 12-3 win.

Cameron Gray was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Gray has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Gray was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances.

In other batting news, Kaleb Mitchell was a standout: he scored a run while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Brady Johnson, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.

Elba's victory bumped their record up to 2-8. As for Kinston, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.

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