Elida dropped their record down to 12-8 on Monday, which also ended the team's seven-game streak of wins at home. They lost 6-0 to the Paulding Panthers. While getting shut out isn't ideal, the Bulldogs haven't been shut out since back in March.
Lilly Sifrit spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on 12 hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Elida saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Carly Chiles, who went 1-for-2 with one double.
As for Paulding, the win got them back to even at 10-10. The result was nothing new for the Panthers, who have now won seven matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
On Paulding's side, Tia Mendez made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. Mendez was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That triple was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Mariah Klopfenstein was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Civil Pumphrey, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI.
Elida and Paulding are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Bulldogs will face off against Wapakoneta at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Redskins will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Elida surely won't give up without a fight. As for Paulding, they will head out on the road to take on Liberty-Benton at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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