Elida was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 4-1 to the Celina Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Elida of the 3-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Elida saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Marc Troyer, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
On Celina's side, Dale Secrest spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on seven hits and racked up six Ks. Secrest has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Celina let Brodee Schulte-Arnold and Nick Steinbrunner loose on the outfield. Schulte-Arnold scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3, while Steinbrunner scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Zach Greber was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Elida's defeat dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Celina, their win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-6.
Elida will take on Defiance at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Celina, they will head out on the road to take on Bath at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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