Elkhart was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 14th straight loss. They fell just short of the Spearville Lancers by a score of 7-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Elkhart of the 18-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
For Spearville's part, Faith Ackerman spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and four unearned) runs on six hits.
On the hitting side, Kendal Ratzlaff was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Makiah Kliesen was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
Elkhart's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Spearville, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-2.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: they beat Elkhart by a score of 11-1 later that day.
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