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| 03/22/25 - Away | 4-7 L |
| 05/02/24 - Away | 2-3 L |
| 04/03/23 - Home | 4-5 L |
| 05/02/22 - Home | 10-0 W |
| 04/16/22 - Neutral | 2-3 L |
| + 5 more games |
Elkins and Grafton are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2016, but likely not for long. The Tigers will be playing at home against the Bearcats at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Elkins fell victim to Robert C. Byrd and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They lost 9-0 to the Eagles. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 22, 2022, but that streak is no more.
Meanwhile, Grafton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 6-5 heartbreaker at the hands of Williamstown. That's two games in a row now that the Bearcats have lost by just one run.
Grafton saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Levi Newlon, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double. Another was Carter Gillespie, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Grafton's loss dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Elkins, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-9.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Elkins has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Grafton struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Elkins couldn't quite get it done against Grafton when the teams last played back in March as they fell 7-4. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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