Bulldogs
| 04/17/25 vs Kenton | 8-0 |
| 04/12/25 @ Spencerville | 15-5 |
| 04/12/25 @ Spencerville | 23-3 |
| 04/03/25 vs New Bremen | 10-0 |
Elida had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.3 runs) and they went ahead and made it four on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Kenton Wildcats an 8-0 shutout. This was payback for the Bulldogs, who suffered a 7-6 loss the last time these two teams met.
Lilly Sifrit was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Maddie Kill was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Another player making a difference was Liv Walters, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Elida kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 14 hits in three consecutive contests.
The win got Elida back to even at 5-5. As for Kenton, they dropped their record down to 1-6 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elida will square off against Miller City at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Bulldogs' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season. As for Kenton, they will be playing at home against Bath at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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