Tuesday just wasn't the day for Blue Ridge's offense. They fell victim to a rough 15-0 defeat at the hands of the Elk Lake Warriors on Tuesday. The loss means Blue Ridge is still on the hunt for the season's first 'W'.
For Elk Lake's part, Isaac Gesford was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Gesford has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Gesford was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Dawson Sherman was incredible, going 3-for-4 with six RBI, two runs, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Logan Ayotte, who scored four runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4.
Blue Ridge's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Elk Lake, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Blue Ridge will take on Montrose at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Elk Lake, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Mountain View at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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