After soaring to ten runs the game before, LeFlore was a bit more limited in their matchup in Thursday's first game. Their tough 14-2 loss to the Elberta Warriors might stick with them for a while. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs LeFlore has scored all season.
For Elberta's part, Destiny Garcia was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over six innings pitched. Garcia has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Garcia was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Brooklyn Ward was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Karli Cantrell was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
LeFlore has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-3 record this season. As for Elberta, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-15.
While LeFlore had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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