The East Limestone Indians will square off against the Elkmont Red Devils at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. East Limestone's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Elkmont's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
On Tuesday, East Limestone came up short against James Clemens and fell 5-1. The Indians have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, Elkmont had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over Bob Jones on Thursday. The Red Devils not only won on Thursday, but they posted their biggest win since March 31st (when they won 16-0).
Layla Smith and MJ Woodfin did most of the damage at the plate: Smith went 1-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double, while Woodfin went 1-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Dixee Bentley was another key player, earning two runs and one stolen base.
Elkmont always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .522. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in four consecutive matchups.
East Limestone's defeat dropped their record down to 18-12. As for Elkmont, their win bumped their record up to 10-19.
East Limestone beat Elkmont 5-1 in their previous meeting on April 6th. Do the Indians have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Red Devils turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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