Elks
| 04/12/25 @ Tecumseh | 18 |
| 04/28/25 vs Boyne City | 16 |
| 04/10/25 vs Inland Lakes | 16 |
| 04/10/25 vs Inland Lakes | 15 |
| 04/15/25 vs Traverse City West | 14 |
Elk Rapids had to skate by with only a one-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the ten-run drubbing they dealt DeWitt on Saturday. The Elks blew past the Panthers 13-3. The result was nothing new for the Elks, who have now won nine contests by eight runs or more so far this season.
Coraline Rainey made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and two runs. That's the most runs she has posted over her last 15 games.
In other batting news, Jillian Moazeni and Payton Friess did most of the damage at the plate: Moazeni went a perfect 3-for-3 with three doubles, three RBI, and two runs, while Friess went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs Friess has posted over her last 11 matchups. Another player making a difference was Rhielynn Skrocki, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Elk Rapids hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in eight consecutive contests.
Elk Rapids' win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-3. As for DeWitt, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 5-10 record.
Elk Rapids wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 14-4 victory against Grant on the 3rd. As for DeWitt, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, an 11-6 defeat against Mt. Pleasant on the 3rd.
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