Elkhart and Buffalo are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2018, but likely not for long. The Elkhart Elks are taking a road trip to face off against the Buffalo Bison at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Elkhart is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.5 runs per game this season.
Elkhart is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Fairfield just ended the team's nine-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell 10-5 to the Eagles.

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Londyn Holland was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing Two bases. while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Brooke Cooper, who scored a run and stole Two bases. while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 11 runs the game before, Buffalo was a bit more limited in their game on Friday. They lost 7-1 to Fairfield.
Buffalo saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Avery Waters, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Buffalo has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 12 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season. Elkhart's defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 11-4.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Elkhart has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .543. However, it's not like Buffalo struggles in that department as they've averaged .491. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Elkhart skirted past Buffalo 17-15 when the teams last played back in March of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Elkhart since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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