Elmwood had lost four straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 17-5 to make it five. They fell just short of the Whitmer Panthers by a score of 5-3. The Royals were not able to make up for their defeat to the Panthers from their previous meeting back in March of 2025.
Elmwood saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Trinity Sander, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI. Another was Libbie Tyson, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
As for Whitmer, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.1 runs over those games.
On Whitmer's side, Alexis Stoldt spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits.
At the plate, Ryleigh Hannibal was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base. Kyleigh Black also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elmwood will host Swanton at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Royals' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 11.3 runs per game this season. As for Whitmer, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Northview at 5:00 p.m. The Panthers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 8.6 runs per game this season.
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