Eaglecrest was not the first on the board on Monday, but they got there more often. They were the clear victors by a 16-2 margin over the ThunderRidge Grizzlies. Fans of the Raptors have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 6+ runs.
Zaya Elliott was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits over 4.1 innings pitched. Elliott was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in September of 2024.
Abby Files
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In other batting news, Eaglecrest let Abby Files and Haisley Elliott run wild. Files went 1-for-2 with one home run and two RBI, while Elliott went 3-for-4 with three RBI and two runs. Those two RBI gave Files a new career-high. Giana Vialpando Williams was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Eaglecrest hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in four consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Eaglecrest's record now sits at 3-0.
Looking ahead, Eaglecrest is taking a road trip to challenge Regis Jesuit at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for ThunderRidge, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Grandview at 4:00 p.m.
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