Elkins's game last Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They won by a run and slipped past the Green Forest Tigers 7-6. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Elkins also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Charlee Tull made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over six innings while giving up six earned runs off four hits. Tull was even better at the plate, scoring a run and stealing four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Olivia Thiry looked comfortable as she pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks).
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Addison Couch, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Makenzie Gaines, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Elkins' victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-8. As for Green Forest, they dropped their record down to 3-7 with that defeat, which was their third straight on the road.
Elkins has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Prairie Grove at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Green Forest, they will head out on the road to challenge Valley Springs at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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