Elkhart extended their losing streak to three on Saturday, dropping their season record down to 7-8 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the La Porte Slicers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Lions of the 16-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Ava Walker made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
As for La Porte, their victory ended a four-game drought at home and bumped them up to 8-9. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since April 12, 2024.
On La Porte's side, Mia Maxel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on six hits and racked up ten Ks. Maxel has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, La Porte let Lexi Surowiec and Allie Wiencek run wild. Surowiec went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run, while Wiencek went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases Wiencek has posted over her last 13 games.
Elkhart has already played their next match, a 5-4 victory against Logansport on the 3rd. As for La Porte, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 12-1 defeat against Lowell on the 3rd.
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