Warsaw is 0-6 against Elkhart since May of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Tigers will face off against the Lions at 6:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Warsaw is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Goshen, sneaking past 8-7. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Tigers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Bayleigh Sleeth was a standout: she went 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since May 3rd. Ayla Hatfield was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and one triple.
Meanwhile, Elkhart had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Wednesday. They put the hurt on the Raiders with a sharp 11-2 victory. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won ten matches by seven runs or more so far this season.
Addison Reid was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Fionna Topolski, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Elkhart's win bumped their record up to 16-12. As for Warsaw, their victory bumped their record up to 9-15.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Warsaw hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .327. However, it's not like Elkhart struggles in that department as they've averaged .353. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Warsaw suffered a grim 19-0 defeat to Elkhart when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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