Elkin lost against Mount Airy last Wednesday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Buckin' Elks fell just short of the Granite Bears by a score of 5-3.

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Alyssa Jenkins put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). What's more, she gave up only zero walks, the fewest she's had since back in March. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played.
Jenkins wasn't the only one making solid contact as eight players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Mackenzie White, who went 2-for-4 with one run and one double. Zoey Cincotti was another, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Elkin has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season. As for Mount Airy, their win bumped their record up to 3-10.
Coming up, Elkin will challenge North Wilkes at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Mount Airy, they will take on Alleghany at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Granite Bears are facing the Trojans at the right time seeing as the Trojans are stuck on a 17-game losing streak.
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