Elysian Fields scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They never let the Riverdale Academy Rebels onto the board and left with a 15-0 win. The victory was just what Elysian Fields needed coming off of an 11-3 loss in their prior matchup.
Blake Widon made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Widon has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Widon was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Elysian Fields got a massive performance out of Brandon Kennedy, who went 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Kennedy 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. Chaelton Cook was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
The win got Elysian Fields back to even at 6-6-1. As for Riverdale Academy, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Elysian Fields will head out on the road to face off against Waskom at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Elysian Fields is facing Waskom at the right time seeing as Waskom is stuck on a 12-game losing streak. As for Riverdale Academy, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Parkers Chapel at 3:00 p.m. Parkers Chapel's pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so Riverdale Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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