Elberta scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Rain Red Raiders a 25-0 shutout. Elberta's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Destiny Garcia made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Garcia has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive pitching appearances. Garcia was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with five RBI, a run, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Blakely Hooper, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Lynleigh May, who scored four runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Elberta's victory bumped their record up to 6-15. As for Rain, they dropped their record down to 1-10 with that defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Elberta will head out on the road to challenge Baldwin County at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Rain, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Williamson at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Rain is facing Williamson at the right time seeing as Williamson is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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