Alleghany was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They suffered a rough 8-2 loss at the hands of the Elkin Buckin' Elks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Alleghany of the 6-5 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Connor Brown put in work while hitting and pitching. He struck out eight batters over 4.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Brown has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Brown was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Brown wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Damon Davis, who went 1-for-3 with a stolen base. Davis is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played.
Alleghany's loss dropped their record down to 2-11. As for Elkin, their win ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-11.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Wilkes Central the next time they take the field. Elkin will host Wilkes Central at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, while Alleghany will host them at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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