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| 04/24/26 - Home | 5-3 W |
| 05/05/23 - Home | 2-5 L |
| 04/11/23 - Away | 2-10 L |
| 04/25/19 - Away | 1-11 L |
| 05/23/18 - Away | 0-16 L |
| + 3 more games |
Eleva-Strum hadn't done well against Cochrane-Fountain City recently (they were 0-7 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Cardinals narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Pirates 5-3. The Cardinals' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Ruby Bartholomew made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 17 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season.
Bartholomew wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Maddea Brown, who went 1-for-4 with one run. Eden Segerstrom also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
The victory made it two in a row for Eleva-Strum and bumps their season record up to 2-4. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.5 runs across that stretch. As for Cochrane-Fountain City, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Eleva-Strum is packing up and heading out for their first away game of the season: they will square off against Alma Center Lincoln at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Red Raiders have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.6 runs per game on average), something the Cardinals will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Cochrane-Fountain City, they will square off against Whitehall at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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