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| 05/04/24 - Home | 17-5 W |
| 05/12/23 - Neutral | 6-7 L |
| 03/18/23 - Home | 7-9 L |
| 03/19/22 - Away | 0-15 L |
| 05/03/21 - Away | 12-2 W |
| + 5 more games |
Elko and South Tahoe are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2019, but likely not for long. The Elko Indians will face off against the South Tahoe Vikings at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. South Tahoe took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Elko, who comes in off a win.
Having struggled with five defeats in a row dating back to last season, Elko turned things around against Bonanza on Saturday. They walked away with a 6-3 win over the Bengals. The Indians' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
The team relied heavily on Coy Jones, who scored a run and stole Two bases. while going 2-for-3. He also hit a double, marking his first of the season. Another player making a difference was Carter Kidwell, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Jones wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Elko kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Meanwhile, South Tahoe was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss dating back to last season. They came up short against Nevada Union, falling 12-0.
Elko's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for South Tahoe, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Everything went Elko's way against South Tahoe when the teams last played back in May of 2024, as Elko made off with a 17-5 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Elko since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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