Softball Recap: Elba Tigers vs. Florala Wildcats
Elba stacked a sixth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Friday. They blew past the Florala Wildcats 13-2. That's more bragging rights for Elba, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Ayrika Caldwell spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on one hit and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Elba got a massive performance out of Destinee Tidwell, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Tidwell has been hot recently, having posted two or more stolen bases the last three times she's played. Danielle Tidwell was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
Elba's victory bumped their record up to 6-0-1. As for Florala, their defeat was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elba will take on Kinston at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Florala, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Pleasant Home at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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