Elkhorn was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 5-2 to the Westosha Central Falcons. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Elkhorn of the 3-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
For Westosha Central's part, Joe Suokko made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits (and only one walk). Suokko has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Suokko was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two doubles.
Suokko wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Max Nottingham, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Elkhorn's defeat dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Westosha Central, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 15-2.
Elkhorn didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 14-12 loss vs. St. Joseph on the 4th. Westosha Central has also already played their next game, a 5-0 defeat against Kenosha Tremper on the 4th.
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