For the first time this season, Elkin will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will be playing in front of their home fans against the Starmount Rams at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Elkin is looking for their season's first win.
Elkin lost 16-1 to North Wilkes on Tuesday.
Elkin saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mackenzie White, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with one RBI.
Meanwhile, Starmount came up short against West Wilkes on Tuesday and fell 5-1.
Rachael Bates spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Mackinzie Cox was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with one home run. She also put up a run, which was her first of the season.
Elkin's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Starmount, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Elkin suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Starmount in their previous meeting back in April of 2025. Will the Buckin' Elks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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