Elite has not done well against Hercules recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Elite Eagles walked away with a 9-5 victory over the Hercules Titans. The win made it back-to-back victories for Elite.
Maisen McCLeod was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. He hasn't dropped below three stolen bases for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Emmanuel Daughtery, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Hercules' side, Wynston Bishop made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-4. Jordin Broas-Jew was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Elite's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-9. As for Hercules, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-7.
Elite will head out on the road to square off against Antioch at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Elite is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Hercules, they will head out on the road to challenge Salesian College Preparatory at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Salesian College Preparatory will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Hercules surely won't give up without a fight.
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