Elkins extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 4-11 in the process. They took a 10-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Preston Knights. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Gabby Mahanes made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Serenity Shifflett, who went 2-for-3 with two runs.
As for Preston, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-14. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their two-run performance the contest before.
On Preston's side, the team relied heavily on Hannah Liston, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI. Those four runs gave Liston a new career-high. Rhylinn Sanders was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Elkins will take on rival Robert C. Byrd at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Preston is set to challenge their familiar foe East Fairmont at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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