While Elba's victory against Goshen wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Tigers won by a run and slipped past the Eagles 15-14. The Tigers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Mary O'Neal was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and eight unearned) runs off seven hits. O'Neal was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, one triple, and two RBI.
Hillary Hudson
| 02/26/26 @ Goshen | 4 |
| 03/17/25 vs Georgiana | 3 |
| 02/19/26 @ Luverne | 2 |
| 03/17/25 vs Georgiana | 2 |
| 04/03/25 vs Goshen | 1 |
In other batting news, Hillary Hudson was a standout: she got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs and one stolen base. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Taylor Day was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple.
Elba always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .581. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Elba's record now sits at 3-1. As for Goshen, they are on a 12-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Coming up, Elba will challenge Highland Home at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Goshen, they will take on Luverne at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The contest will give the Eagles their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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