For the second straight game, Elysian Fields will face off against Beckville. Elysian Fields will be playing at home against Beckville at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Elysian Fields has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with four straight defeats, while Beckville will come in with seven straight wins.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Elysian Fields' offense. They lost 16-0 to Beckville on Tuesday. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Yellowjackets' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
For Beckville's part, Hannah Rogers was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Rogers has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Kaitlyn Mauritzen was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while going 2-for-2. Those five stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Londyn Courtney was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one triple, and one RBI.
Beckville always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .652. They are a perfect 10-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Beckville's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-7-2. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games. As for Elysian Fields, their loss dropped their record down to 2-18.
Friday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Elysian Fields hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .333. However, it's not like Beckville struggles in that department as they've averaged .349. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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