Elida is 8-2 against Dora since June of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. Elida will head out on the road to square off against Dora at 4:00 p.m. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Elida has three straight victories, Dora has three straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
On Friday, Elida was able to grind out a solid win over Floyd, taking the game 7-2.
Radlee Ferguson
| 03/28/25 @ Floyd | 2 |
| 03/28/25 @ Floyd | 5 |
| 03/25/25 vs Capitan | 2 |
| 04/30/24 vs Loving | 2 |
| 04/29/24 @ Floyd | 4 |
Radlee Ferguson made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Those zero hits allowed gave him a new career-low. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged two or more in each of the last five games he's played dating back to last season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on James Dobbins, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
The home team had won the previous five meetings between Dora and Melrose, and Melrose kept the tradition alive. Dora came up short against Melrose on Thursday, falling 15-1. The match marked the Coyotes' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Dora's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Elida, their record is now 3-0.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Elida has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .436. However, it's not like Dora struggles in that department as they've averaged .591. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Elida beat Dora 13-10 in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Elida since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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