Elko and Lowry squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Elko had to settle for second. They lost 13-1 to the Lowry Buckaroos. Elko's loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Taylor Hunton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and seven unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 12 Ks.
At the plate, Kallista Crouch was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with a home run.
On Lowry's side, Savannah Stoker was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Stoker has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Stoker was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Adalyn Entwistle, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-5. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Crisslyn Rodriguez, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Elko's defeat dropped their record down to 19-6. As for Lowry, they have been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-17 record this season.
As of now, neither Elko nor Lowry have any future games scheduled.
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