Ozark had to endure a nine-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Elkins Elks on Thursday and snuck past 6-4.
For Elkins' part, Charlee Tull put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Tull has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Tull was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Abby Lackey was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-4. Emma Shew was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Ozark's win bumped their record up to 8-13. As for Elkins, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost eight of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-17 record this season.
Ozark does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Elkins, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 15-0 defeat vs. Prairie Grove on the 19th.
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