Elkin was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat dating back to last season. They lost 19-2 to the East Surry Cardinals. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Buckin' Elks of the 5-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Alyssa Jenkins made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and one run.
Elkin's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for East Surry, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Elkin will venture away from home to challenge North Wilkes at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for East Surry, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on North Stokes at 6:00 p.m. on the 16th.
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