Elko came into Friday's match having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Dayton Dust Devils by a score of 7-4 on Friday. For Elko, this counts as revenge for the 4-3 loss Dayton walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2023.
Taylor Hunton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on five hits and racked up 13 Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Alea Benitez, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Addison Seipp was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
On Dayton's side, Kali Stott was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
Elko's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 17-5. As for Dayton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-8 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Elko beat Dayton by a score of 21-3.
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