Elko won the last time they faced Lowry, and things went their way on Friday too. The Elko Indians skirted past the Lowry Buckaroos 7-6. The win made it back-to-back victories for Elko.
Gabriel Correa looked comfortable as he tossed 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
On the hitting side, Derrick Jacobo was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Adam Roumanos was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with three RBI.
On Lowry's side, Matthew Casalez was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over 4.1 innings pitched. Casalez has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Casalez was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Kasyn Garner made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Even though they lost, Lowry didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with ten strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Elko only tossed six.
Elko has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 3-6 record this season. As for Lowry, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-7.
Elko will have a chance to go back-to-back against Lowry: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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