After five games on the road, Elkton is heading back home. They will take on the Joppatowne Mariners at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Elkton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
On Friday, Elkton needed a bit of extra time to put away Bohemia Manor. They walked away with a 10-6 win over the Eagles. Elkton's victory was all the more impressive since Bohemia Manor was averaging only 3.75 runs allowed on the season.
Caleb Potter made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Potter has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Potter was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and a double.
In other batting news, Luis Romero was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Langston Belser was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Joppatowne fell victim to Perry Hall Christian and their airtight pitching crew last Friday. Their tough 10-0 defeat to Perry Hall Christian might stick with them for a while. Joppatowne has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
The win got Elkton back to even at 7-7. As for Joppatowne, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Elkton came up short against Joppatowne in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, falling 10-7. Will Elkton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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