Elwood came into this matchup off a tough six-run loss on Thursday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of Pioneer by a score of 8-6 on Friday. Elwood's defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Kelsey Armes was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI and one run. Another player making a difference was Addison Stout, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Elwood's loss dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Pioneer, the win got them back to even at 7-7.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elwood will square off against Tipton at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Blue Devils have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.08 runs per game on average), something the Panthers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Pioneer, they will take on Oregon-Davis at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Panthers are facing the Bobcats at the right time seeing as the Bobcats are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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