The Waterford Wolverines will head out to challenge the Elkhorn Elks at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Waterford gave up the first runs on Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They blew past East Troy 15-5. Considering the Wolverines have won seven matchups by more than six runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Waterford typically has all the answers at home, but on Monday Elkhorn proved too difficult a challenge. They walked away with a 7-4 victory over the Wolverines. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Elks.
Derrik Beckstrand made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one double and one RBI.
In other batting news, Ethan Woller was excellent, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with two runs. Romeo Morales was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three RBI.
Waterford's record now sits at 14-7. As for Elkhorn, their record is now 12-6.
Waterford came up short against Elkhorn in their previous matchup on Monday, falling 7-4. Can the Wolverines avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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