Elkmont is on a four-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and East Limestone a five-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Thursday. The Elkmont Red Devils will host the East Limestone Indians at 4:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Elkmont fought the good fight in their extra-innings matchup against West Limestone on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They wound up with the same score they had in their last game (4-3), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. The loss was their first of the season.
Elkmont saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Braidyn Amick, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, East Limestone suffered their closest defeat since March 2, 2024 on Tuesday. They fell just short of Russellville by a score of 4-2.
Chris Fitts was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. He pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
Having lost for the first time this season, Elkmont fell to 2-1. As for East Limestone, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Elkmont has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 10.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like East Limestone struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.5 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Elkmont couldn't quite finish off East Limestone when the teams last played back in February of 2024 and fell 3-1. Will Elkmont have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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