It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Elkton ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They walked away with a 10-6 victory over the Bohemia Manor Eagles. Elkton's win was all the more impressive since Bohemia Manor was averaging only 3.75 runs allowed on the season.
Caleb Potter made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out 13 batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Potter has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Potter was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Luis Romero was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Langston Belser was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
The victory got Elkton back to even at 7-7. As for Bohemia Manor, they dropped their record down to 6-2 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.
Elkton will take on Joppatowne at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Elkton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season. As for Bohemia Manor, they will head out on the road to square off against Aberdeen at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Bohemia Manor's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Aberdeen's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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