Edna had lost eight straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 3-10 to make it nine. They took a 12-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Palacios Sharks. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Sharks this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 3-0 back in March.
As for Palacios, their victory bumped their record up to 10-13. Considering their hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
For Palacios' part, Breylyn Elizondo made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Elizondo has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Laila Richards, who went 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Kinsley Marroquin, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Edna will welcome Industrial on Tuesday. The Cobras will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something the Cowboys surely won't give up without a fight. As for Palacios, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Tidehaven at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 11.93 runs per game on average), something the Sharks will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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