Elkins extended their losing streak to three on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 5-13 in the process. They came up short against the Grafton Bearcats, falling 7-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Tigers of the 16-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Elkins saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gabby Mahanes, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base. That stolen base marked the first that Mahanes has snagged this season.
As for Grafton, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 14-6-1 record this season. Considering they have won ten contests by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Grafton's side, not much got past Lillie Crimm, who gave up just two hits and racked up 14 Ks to keep Elkins off the board. Crimm has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one walk in nine consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Ruth Horne was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Karigan Wildroudt was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
Looking ahead, Elkins will challenge East Fairmont at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Tigers are facing the Bees at the right time seeing as the Bees are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Grafton, they will square off against Fairmont Senior at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Bearcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Polar Bears have averaged an impressive 7.3 runs per game this season.
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