Elwood extended their losing streak to eight on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 2-13 in the process. They came up short against the Frankton Eagles, falling 16-6. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 7-3 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Jace Reese was cooking despite his team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Liam Cannon also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
As for Frankton, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-5. Considering they have won three contests by more than nine runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
On Frankton's side, Hunter Ulery spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks. Ulery also tossed no walks, which is notable because the Eagles are 3-1 when he allows at most one walk, but 2-4 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Caine Oakley was incredible, going 3-for-5 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Mason Jones, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
Elwood wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, an 8-5 loss against Sheridan on the 3rd. As for Frankton, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 16-6 victory against Eastbrook on the 6th.
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