Baseball Recap: Elgin Extends Winning Streak to Four

Owls

Margin (Wins)

03/09/26 vs Ardmore	21
03/08/26 vs Ardmore	21
03/02/26 vs Madill	21
03/02/26 vs Madill	19
03/19/26 @ Chickasha	9

Elgin came out on top against Collinsville on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run second inning. The Owls put the hurt on the Cardinals with a sharp 10-4 win. The Owls might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by six runs or more this season.

Ritson Meyer made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one hit in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season.

In other batting news, Mason Thornton was excellent, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Lucas Young was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.

The victory (which was Elgin's fourth in a row) raised their record to 9-1. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.5 runs over those games. As for Collinsville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elgin will challenge Bethany at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Collinsville, they will square off against Booker T. Washington at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.