Elkin was the 9-0 winner over Surry Central when they last played one another back in April of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. Elkin came up short against Surry Central on Wednesday, falling 15-5.
Elkin saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alyssa Jenkins, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Lexi Bray was another, going 2-for-3 with one RBI.
Elkin has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season. Surry Central's win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-4.
Looking ahead, Elkin will be playing in front of their home fans against Mount Airy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Elkin is facing Mount Airy at the right time seeing as Mount Airy is stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Surry Central, they are taking a road trip to challenge Alleghany at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Alleghany has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.5 runs per game on average), something Surry Central will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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