Elysian Fields is 9-1 against Waskom since March of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Elysian Fields Yellowjackets will head out on the road to face off against the Waskom Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. Elysian Fields will be strutting in after a win while Waskom will be coming in after a loss.
Elysian Fields scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They blew past Riverdale Academy 15-0. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Elysian Fields with their most commanding win of the season.
Blake Widon was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Widon has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Widon was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Elysian Fields got a massive performance out of Brandon Kennedy, who went 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Kennedy is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Chaelton Cook, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, sadly, Waskom is still looking for their first win of the season after 13 matches. They suffered a tough 22-0 defeat at the hands of Troup on Tuesday.
The victory got Elysian Fields back to even at 6-6-1. As for Waskom, their loss dropped their record down to 0-13.
Waskom's pitching crew has a tough task ahead of them: Elysian Fields hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .323. It's a different story for Waskom, though, as they've only averaged .219. Will they be able to contain Elysian Fields' hitters?
Elysian Fields beat Waskom 6-2 in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Will Elysian Fields repeat their success, or does Waskom have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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