Elyria was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. Their tough 11-1 loss to the Midview Middies might stick with them for a while. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Elyria of the 15-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Midview's part, Savannah Holcomb made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits (and only one walk). Holcomb has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Holcomb was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Midview let Dezire Thomas and Nina Ballachino loose on the outfield. Thomas scored two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Ballachino scored a run while going 2-for-2. Mallory Hechko was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-1.
Elyria's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Midview, their win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-3.
Elyria didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 9-6 victory vs. Olmsted Falls on the 16th. Midview has also already played their next contest, a 3-2 win against Steele on the 18th.
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