Elk Rapids entered their tilt with East Jordan with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. They were the clear victor by a 10-2 margin over the East Jordan Red Devils on Thursday. Elk Rapids might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won five matchups by six runs or more this season.
Rhielynn Skrocki made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off five hits (and only one walk). Skrocki has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive pitching appearances. Skrocki was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Brooke Fluty was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Haleigh Yocom was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Elk Rapids' win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-1-1. As for East Jordan, they haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elk Rapids will stay at home for another game and welcome Grayling at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. East Jordan will take on Kalkaska at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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