Elbert had won three straight at home, but on Tuesday they bumped their record up to 6-7 to make it four. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Cripple Creek-Victor Pioneers, sneaking past 16-15. The Bulldogs haven't had any issues with the Pioneers recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.
Grant Smith
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Grant Smith and Sam Cornell did most of the damage at the plate: Smith went 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple, while Cornell got on base in three of his five plate appearances with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Smith is also on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last seven games he's played. Another player making a difference was Eli Cornell, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Elbert kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 5.2 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 10.8.
As for Cripple Creek-Victor, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-10 record this season. On the bright side, the 15- run effort marked their highest-scoring game to date.
On Cripple Creek-Victor's side, Remi Rook made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Chase Lohmeier, who went 2-for-5 with one run and one RBI.
Elbert wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 7-4 victory against Evangel Christian Academy on the 3rd. Cripple Creek-Victor does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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