Elysian Fields wins going away against Waskom

By Team Reports Mar 23, 2024, 5:32pm

Recap: Elysian Fields Yellowjackets vs. Waskom Wildcats

Elysian Fields scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 37-4 margin over the Waskom Wildcats. With that win, Elysian Fields brought their scoring average up to 7.5 runs per game.

Chaelton Cook was incredible, going 5-for-6 with five runs, seven RBI, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Brandon Kennedy, who scored four runs and stole five bases while going 4-for-4.

On Waskom's side, they saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Caleb Bush, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Bush has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive pitching appearances. Another player making a difference was Jacob Woodward, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.

The victory made it two in a row for Elysian Fields and bumps their season record up to 7-6-1. As for Waskom, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-14.

Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing West Rusk the next time they take the field. Elysian Fields will head out to face West Rusk at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, while Waskom will host them at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.

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