For the second straight game, Elkmont will face off against Brindlee Mountain. The Red Devils are taking a road trip to challenge the Lions at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. Elkmont is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
Last Tuesday, Elkmont got the win against Brindlee Mountain by a conclusive 25-1. Considering the Red Devils have won ten matches by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
The team relied heavily on Jacob Pendergrass, who scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances. Braidyn Amick was another key player, scoring three runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Elkmont kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive contests.
Elkmont has been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 14 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.1 runs on average over those games. As for Brindlee Mountain, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 7-12 record.
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