Elgin extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping them down to 3-11-1. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hays Hawks. The game marked the first time this season in which the Wildcats were not able to get on the board.
As for Hays, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-5. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.7 runs over those games.
For Hays' part, the team relied heavily on Teuila Eteaki, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and one triple. That triple was Eteaki's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Eliana Villegas, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Elgin will head out to square off against Hendrickson at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hawks have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season. As for Hays, they will venture away from home to take on Cedar Park at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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