Elwood's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the Maconaquah Braves by a score of 13-9. The high-scoring effort was just what Elwood needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Alivia Boston spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and five unearned) runs on 11 hits. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Elwood let Averi Savage and Nicole Durm loose on the outfield. Savage scored five runs and stole a base while going 5-for-6, while Durm scored two runs while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Kenlee Noland, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
On Maconaquah's side, Shaela Brazzel was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Sydney Barnes, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and a double.
Elwood's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-12. As for Maconaquah, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season.
Elwood will look to defend their home field on Monday against Lapel at 5:30 p.m. Lapel is coming into the game with four straight wins on the road, so Elwood will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. As for Maconaquah, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Northfield at 5:30 p.m. Maconaquah is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
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