The Elgin Owls will challenge the El Reno Indians at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Elgin 1.9, El Reno 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Elgin is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Stillwater just ended the team's ten-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of the Pioneers by a score of 8-7.
Tres Lorah and Lucas Young stepped up to the plate in a big way. Lorah went 1-for-3 with one home run, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Young went 1-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. That home run was Lorah's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Brody Morrison, who scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, El Reno hadn't done well against Bishop McGuinness recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Indians won by a run and slipped past the Fighting Irish 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Indians have posted since May 3, 2024.
Dawson Davidson was excellent, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Gavin Tinsley, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
The win made it two in a row for El Reno and bumps their season record up to 13-4-2. As for Elgin, their loss dropped their record down to 18-2.
Friday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Elgin has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .544. However, it's not like El Reno struggles in that department as they've averaged .498. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Elgin might still be hurting after the 12-6 defeat they got from El Reno in their previous matchup back in April of 2018. Can the Owls avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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