Elwood is 2-8 against Alexandria-Monroe since April of 2017 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Panthers will be taking part in a tournament against the Tigers at 5:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Things were looking good for Elwood after they put the first runs on the board on Saturday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They came up short against Daleville, falling 8-2. The Panthers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
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Elwood saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aidan Flanagan, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Flanagan has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Kalan Leever also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, Alexandria-Monroe suffered their biggest defeat since May 10, 2024 on Saturday. They lost 11-1 to Monroe Central. The loss was the Tigers' first of the season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Alexandria-Monroe fell to 3-1. As for Elwood, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Tuesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Elwood has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Alexandria-Monroe struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 8.2 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Elwood couldn't quite get it done against Alexandria-Monroe in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 as they fell 6-1. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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