Elko came into Tuesday's contest having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged the Burley Bobcats out 9-8. This was payback for Elko, who suffered a 6-4 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Derrick Jacobo was incredible, scoring two runs while going 3-for-3.
On Burley's side, Kyler Robinson put in work no matter where he played. He tossed three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (he also only allowed one walk). Robinson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Robinson wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jake Redder, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Elko's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-12. As for Burley, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost six of their last eight matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elko will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Churchill County at 4:00 p.m. Churchill County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season. As for Burley, they will head out on the road to take on Wood River at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Burley and Wood River are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
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