Elkton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 10-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lowell Devils. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Elkton of the 4-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
For Lowell's part, the team relied heavily on Kaili Kirkhart, who fired off four doubles, four RBI, and two runs while going 5-for-5. Madison Thurman was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases.
Elkton's defeat dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Lowell, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 13-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elkton will take on Oakridge at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Lowell, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Yoncalla at 4:30 p.m. The timing is sure in Lowell's favor as the squad sits on four straight wins at home while Yoncalla has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road.
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