The matchup between Elma and Forks on Saturday hardly resembled the 2-1 effort from their previous meeting. The Elma Eagles fell just short of the Forks Spartans by a score of 16-14. Elma was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Forks apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2019.
Elma got a massive performance out of Aubree Simmons, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a triple. Lynsee Bednarik was another key contributor, going 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
Even though they lost, Elma lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Elma's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-3. As for Forks, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-3-1.
Elma will be playing at home against Pe Ell/Willapa Valley at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Pe Ell/Willapa Valley's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last four matches. As for Forks, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against North Beach at 3:00 p.m. Forks will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
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