Three Lakes/Phelps extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-6. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the Elcho Hornets. Three Lakes/Phelps was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Elcho apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
As for Elcho, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-1. The three-run effort marked their lowest-scoring game of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
For Elcho's part, the team relied heavily on Josh Murphy, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI. Braydn Bricko also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Coincidentally, Three Lakes/Phelps and Elcho will both be playing Florence the next time they take the field. Elcho will host Florence at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Three Lakes/Phelps will head out to face them at 5:00 p.m. on May 7.
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