Elkins was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the Ozark Hillbillies by a score of 6-4.
Charlee Tull put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Tull has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Tull was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Abby Lackey was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 1-for-4. Alli Shew was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Elkins' defeat dropped their record down to 8-17. As for Ozark, their win bumped their record up to 8-13.
Elkins didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 15-0 loss vs. Prairie Grove on the 19th. Ozark does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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