The Elkmont Red Devils will face off against the Madison Academy Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Elkmont will be strutting in after a victory while Madison Academy will be coming in after a loss.
Elkmont will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Tuesday, then bounced right back against Brindlee Mountain on Thursday. The Red Devils were the clear victors by a 13-1 margin over the Lions. Considering the Red Devils have won seven matches by more than eight runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
MJ Woodfin was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on McKenzie Doner, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple marked the first that she hit this season. Ava Guth was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, after some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three games, Madison Academy finally came back down to earth on Thursday. They came up short against Athens, falling 9-1. The Mustangs' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
With the win, Elkmont broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 10-8. As for Madison Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 20-4.
Elkmont suffered a grim 12-0 defeat to Madison Academy in their previous matchup on Tuesday. Will the Red Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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