Elmira was the 11-0 winner over Ithaca when they last played one another back in May of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Elmira Express took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ithaca Little Red on Monday. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Elmira has scored all season.
Elmira got a good showing from Jackson Cavalier, who pitched three innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits.
This is the second loss in a row for Elmira and nudges their season record down to 3-2. As for Ithaca, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Elmira will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Horseheads at 5:00 p.m. Elmira's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so Horseheads' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Ithaca, they will head out on the road to challenge Elmira at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Ithaca and Elmira are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
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