Elcho extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 14 on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 0-6 in the process. They came up short against the Crandon Cardinals, falling 13-3. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cardinals this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-1 two weeks ago.
As for Crandon, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games.
For Crandon's part, Cruz Palubicki and Ashton Votis were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Palubicki pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Votis didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. At bat, Palubicki went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Votis went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. That home run marked the first that Palubicki has launched this season.
In other batting news, Nolan Bradley was incredible, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and four runs. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Trent Palubicki was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elcho will challenge Marion at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Crandon, they will welcome Goodman-Pembine at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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