| 03/28/25 - Neutral | 3-2 W |
| 04/04/24 - Home | 3-4 L |
| 04/26/21 - Home | 2-10 L |
| 04/08/21 - Neutral | 3-6 L |
Elgin proved they can win big on Thursday (they won by six) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Fort Cobb-Broxton Mustangs 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Owls have posted since April 22, 2024.
Jaxon Southerland spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Elgin's victory was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Grady Thomas, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI. Another was Ritson Meyer, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of his three plate appearances.
Elgin hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now struck out at most five strikeouts in five consecutive matches.
Elgin's win bumped their record up to 13-1. As for Fort Cobb-Broxton, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season.
Elgin will square off against Lindsay at 4:45 p.m. on Saturday. As for Fort Cobb-Broxton, they will be playing at home against Marlow at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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