Elgin scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They never let the Temple Christian Pioneers onto the board and left with a 17-0 win. With that victory, Elgin brought their scoring average up to 6.5 runs per game.
Jacob Isler made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Isler was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Elgin let Mitchell Askew and Trey Morgan loose on the outfield. Askew scored two runs while going 3-for-4, while Morgan scored three runs while going 1-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Stephen Castillo, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
The win got Elgin back to even at 4-4. As for Temple Christian, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elgin will face off against Waynesfield-Goshen at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Elgin is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. As for Temple Christian, they will head out on the road to take on Upper Scioto Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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