Mexia had lost six straight at home dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 2-7 to make it seven. They lost 10-1 to the Elkhart Elks. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Elks this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-2 back in March.
Mexia saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aaden Cargile, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and one double. That home run marked the first that Cargile has launched this season.
As for Elkhart, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 14-7-1. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by six runs or more this season.
On Elkhart's side, Coyt Cooper was a standout: he got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Johnny Wayne Franklin Jr., who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four runs and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Mexia will take on rival Groesbeck at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Elkhart is set to square off against their familiar foe Fairfield at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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