After soaring to 11 runs the game before, Elwood was a bit more limited in their matchup on Monday. They came up short against the Lapel Bulldogs, falling 11-1. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 16-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Elwood saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kelsey Armes, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Elwood has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-16 record this season. As for Lapel, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elwood will square off against Monroe Central at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Lapel, they will face off against Alexandria-Monroe at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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