Elk Rapids came tearing into Saturday's contest with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Hastings Saxons onto the board and left with a 16-0 victory. Elk Rapids might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won seven matchups by six runs or more this season.
Rhielynn Skrocki made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Skrocki has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Skrocki was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Haleigh Yocom was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Brooke Fluty, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3.
Elk Rapids pushed their record up to 15-1-1 with that win, which was their seventh straight at home. As for Hastings, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Elk Rapids didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 7-5 victory vs. Mt. Pleasant on the 4th. As for Hastings, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Harper Creek at 4:00 p.m.
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