Van Buren dropped their record down to 7-7 on Wednesday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins at home. They lost 16-3 to the Elmwood Royals. The Black Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Royals apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
As for Elmwood, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 14-7. The team dominated over those games too, winning by an average of 14.5 runs.
For Elmwood's part, Addi Hoffman made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Hoffman has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Libbie Tyson was incredible, firing off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-3. Those home runs marked the first that she has launched this season. Maddy Campbell was another key player, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Coincidentally, Van Buren and Elmwood will both be playing Tinora the next time they take the field. The Royals will head out to face the Rams at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, while the Black Knights will head out to face them at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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