Decatur Eisenhower extended their losing streak to five on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 2-13 in the process. They lost 19-0 to the Mt. Zion Braves. The Panthers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Braves from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
As for Mt. Zion, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last eight matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season. Considering they have won 12 contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
For Mt. Zion's part, Nikki Ellegood was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Ellegood has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs and two RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Ella Fink was a standout: she went a perfect 4-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Savannah Beiler, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles.
Coming up, Decatur Eisenhower will head out on the road to take on Cerro Gordo/Bement at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Mt. Zion, they will host Argenta-Oreana at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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