Elkin hasn't had much luck against East Wilkes recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Elkin Buckin' Elks will take on the East Wilkes Cardinals at 6:00 p.m. Elkin is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
If Elkin beats East Wilkes with 14 runs on Friday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two games with that exact score. Elkin was the clear victors by a 14-4 margin over North Stokes on Tuesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Buckin' Elks.
Alyssa Jenkins
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Alyssa Jenkins spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits. As a matter of fact, that's the most runs she has scored all season.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Zoey Cincotti, who fired off three runs, three doubles, and four RBI while going 5-for-5. Cincotti is also crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season. Addison Gentry also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Cincotti wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Elkin kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, East Wilkes scored first but ultimately less than Reagan in their matchup on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Raiders by a score of 5-4.
Elkin pushed their record up to 3-3 with the win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.1 runs on average over those games. As for East Wilkes, they now have a losing record of 3-4.
Elkin couldn't quite get it done against East Wilkes in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 as they fell 3-0. Can Elkin avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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