After a string of three wins, Elysian Fields's good fortune finally ran out on Thursday. They fell victim to a tough 14-4 defeat at the hands of the Troup Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Elysian Fields of the 11-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Brandon Kennedy was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-3. Evan White was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Elysian Fields hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. That's the fewest strikeouts they've managed all season.
On Troup's side, Carson Davenport was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Tucker Howell, who went 3-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
Elysian Fields' defeat dropped their record down to 10-8-1. As for Troup, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-4 record this season.
Coincidentally, both teams will both be playing Waskom the next time they take the field. Troup will head out to face Waskom at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, while Elysian Fields will host them at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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