The Elkhart Elks will take on the Groesbeck Goats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Elkhart was handed a 15-run loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Friday. They had just enough and edged out Buffalo 5-4.
Cole Horton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered four earned runs on four hits and racked up eight Ks. What's more, he gave up only one walk, the fewest he's had since back in February.
Meanwhile, Groesbeck earned an 8-4 win over Buffalo on Tuesday.
The team relied heavily on Jaxon Jones, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Trent Platt, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Elkhart's victory bumped their record up to 8-10. As for Groesbeck, their win bumped their record up to 9-4-1.
Elkhart suffered a grim 14-1 defeat to Groesbeck in their previous meeting on March 5th. Will Elkhart have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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