Elysian Fields extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 11-10-1. They lost 16-5 to the Overton Mustangs. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Mustangs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-2 on Tuesday.
Madi Owens made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two triples, four RBI, and one run.
As for Overton, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 9-8 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.4 runs on average over those games.
On Overton's side, Kelsey Vaught made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Vaught has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one double. Those four runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Sophia Shahzad was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Skyler Colvin, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Elysian Fields has already played their next game, a 7-3 defeat against Ore City on the 10th. As for Overton, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 12-1 win against Carlisle on the 9th.
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