Elkins dropped to 10-12 on Thursday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They fell just short of the Keyser Golden Tornado by a score of 3-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Tigers have suffered since April 28, 2025.
Elkins saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brayden Biller, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
As for Keyser, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-12. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games.
On Keyser's side, Lucas Williamson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up eight Ks. Williamson is becoming a predictor of the Golden Tornado's success: when he posts at least eight strikeouts the team is 3-1 (and 4-11 when he doesn't).
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elkins will head out to take on Fairmont Senior at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Polar Bears have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.42 runs per game on average), something the Tigers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Keyser, they will square off against Pendleton County at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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