Elk Rapids extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping them down to 2-6. They lost 9-2 to the Gaylord Blue Devils. The Elks were not able to make up for their loss to the Blue Devils from their previous meeting back in May of 2025.
As for Gaylord, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 10-2. The result was nothing new for the Blue Devils, who have now won six matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
For Gaylord's part, Tyler Appold was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over five innings pitched. Appold was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Zayden Mullins, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last five times he's played. Jonah Richard was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elk Rapids will welcome Reed City on Saturday. As for Gaylord, they will host Gladwin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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