Creswell hasn't had much luck against Elmira recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Bulldogs will look to defend their home field against the Falcons at 2:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, Creswell came up short against Sisters and fell 7-4.
Meanwhile, Elmira came tearing into Tuesday's match with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.2 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 7-6 W against the Eagles. Surprisingly, this marked the Falcons' third straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Audrey Varozza spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Elmira let Shiloh Jackson and Josey Robbins run wild. Jackson went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one run, while Robbins went 2-for-4 with two runs and two doubles. That's the most RBI Jackson has posted since back in March. Lily Admire was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Elmira kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in 13 consecutive games.
Elmira pushed their record up to 14-6 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.8 runs over those games. As for Creswell, their loss dropped their record down to 7-11.
Creswell might still be hurting after the 15-5 defeat they got from Elmira in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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