After having lost a blowout in their previous game against West Rusk, Elysian Fields was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Arp Tigers a 5-0 shutout. This was payback for Elysian Fields, who suffered a 5-1 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Blake Widon was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. Widon has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Widon was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Brody Parker was a standout: he scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Brandon Kennedy was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
Elysian Fields now has a winning record of 8-7-1. As for Arp, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-10.
Elysian Fields will head out on the road to take on Jefferson at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Elysian Fields is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for Arp, they will be playing at home against Waskom at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Waskom is coming into the match with seven straight losses on the road, meaning Arp will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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