Elkhart was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell just short of the Mishawaka Marian Knights by a score of 4-2. That's two games in a row now that Elkhart has lost by exactly two runs.
Elkhart saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was AJ Scott, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Mishawaka Marian's side, they got a great performance from Paddy Keefer as he struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). Keefer has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
Elkhart's defeat dropped their record down to 10-7. As for Mishawaka Marian, their victory bumped their record up to 11-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elkhart will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Angola at 10:00 a.m. As for Mishawaka Marian, they will challenge South Bend Washington at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The timing isn't great for South Bend Washington: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home, while Mishawaka Marian has snatched up four consecutive wins on the road.
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