Pandora-Gilboa extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 11 on Friday, dropping their season record down to 0-10 in the process. They came up short against the Elmwood Royals, falling 21-3. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Rockets of the 10-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Pandora-Gilboa saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gavin Lee, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double. That double marked the first that Lee has hit this season.
As for Elmwood, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 8-1. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by six runs or more this season.
On Elmwood's side, Gabe Schafer tossed a big game, striking out ten batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits.
At the plate, Ryken Zeigler was a standout: he went 1-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played. Nico Allen was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Pandora-Gilboa will face off against Fairview at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Apaches will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Rockets surely won't give up without a fight. As for Elmwood, they will be playing at home against Liberty Center at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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