After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, South Elgin brought some dynamite into their most recent game. Everything went their way against the Lewis County Panthers on Thursday as South Elgin made off with an 11-1 win. Considering the Storm's hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Kyle Iott looked comfortable as he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits.
At the plate, Justin Pold was excellent, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024. Aiden Bernau was another key player, scoring a run while going 1-for-2.
South Elgin always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .536. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lewis County only posted an OBP of .381.
South Elgin's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Lewis County, their loss dropped their record down to 5-7.
South Elgin didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 6-4 defeat against Wilson Central on the 27th. As for Lewis County, they will venture away from home to take on Northside at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Lewis County is facing Northside at the right time seeing as Northside is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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