Guthrie extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 1-8. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Elgin Owls. The Bluejays were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Owls apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
As for Elgin, they pushed their record up to 10-4 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games.
For Elgin's part, Kelby Carter was excellent, earning two RBI and two runs. Another player making a difference was Ella Melton, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
Guthrie wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 1-0 defeat against Bridge Creek on the 29th. As for Elgin, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-1 loss against Piedmont on the 29th.
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