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| 04/09/25 - Away | 4-3 W |
| 05/07/24 - Home | 12-7 W |
| 04/14/23 - Away | 4-7 L |
| 05/02/22 - Home | 4-3 W |
| 05/11/21 - Home | 11-2 W |
| + 3 more games |
It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Elmira ultimately got the result they hoped for on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out the Vestal Golden Bears 4-3. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 18, 2016, but that streak is no more.
Aedan Palmer and Logan Demember were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Palmer struck out eight batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. Meanwhile, Demember pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. At the plate, Palmer scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances, while Demember scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Those two stolen bases gave Demember a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jackson Cavalier, who went 1-for-4 with one home run.
Elmira's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Vestal, their loss ended an 11-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elmira will take on Brentsville District at 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Vestal, they will venture away from home to face off against Corning-Painted Post West at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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