The Elida Bulldogs will square off against the Fairview Apaches at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Elida is coming into the game on a three-game losing streak.
Friday just wasn't the day for Elida's offense. They came up short against Defiance on Friday, falling 10-0. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Elida has suffered against Defiance since April 28, 2018.
Meanwhile, Fairview earned a 7-2 win over Edon on Friday. The victory continues a trend for the Apaches in their matchups with the Bombers: they've now won three in a row.
Cash King looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over four innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jesse Coolman, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double. Those two stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Shady Fritch was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Fairview's win was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-2. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs over those games. As for Elida, their loss dropped their record down to 9-8.
Elida might still be hurting after the 12-5 defeat they got from Fairview in their previous meeting back in May of 2022. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
