Indians
| 03/15/25 @ Hug | 17-2 |
| 03/15/25 @ Hug | 23-0 |
| 03/14/25 @ Sparks | 24-0 |
| 03/07/25 @ Wooster | 18-1 |
| 03/06/25 vs Truckee | 17-2 |
Elko came tearing into Saturday's matchup with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 19.8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victor by a 17-2 margin over the Hug Hawks. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 23-0 on Saturday.
Abrianna Lesbo was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Vanessa Romero, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Kallista Crouch was another key player, scoring a run and stealing Three bases. while going 3-for-4.
Elko hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They are 4-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Elko's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-4. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.8 runs on average over those games. As for Hug, they are on a 26-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Looking ahead, Elko will venture away from home to take on Middleton at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hug, they will welcome South Tahoe at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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