It was a good run, but Elmwood unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of the Patrick Henry Patriots by a score of 6-5.
Zachery Gross was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-2 with three RBI. Luke Armbruster was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Patrick Henry's side, Landon Johnson and Lane Jackson made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Johnson tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Jackson struck out six batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Johnson has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. At the plate, Johnson scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3, while Jackson scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaden Bishop, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Mason Jardine, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Elmwood's defeat dropped their record down to 13-7. As for Patrick Henry, their victory bumped their record up to 10-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elmwood will challenge Ayersville at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Patrick Henry, they will head out on the road to face off against Tinora at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Patrick Henry's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Tinora's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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