Elkhart was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Southwestern Heights Mustangs by a score of 9-8. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Elkhart of the 14-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Monday.
For Southwestern Heights' part, Parker Leak was incredible, going 2-for-5 with three stolen bases, four RBI, and a run. Julius Trejo was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4.
Elkhart's loss dropped their record down to 1-8. As for Southwestern Heights, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-10.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elkhart is on the road again on Thursday to play Satanta at 4:00 p.m. Satanta is coming into the contest with five straight defeats at home, meaning Elkhart will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Southwestern Heights, they will head out on the road to square off against Spearville at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Southwestern Heights is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
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