For the second straight game, Ore City will face off against Elysian Fields. The Rebels will host the Yellowjackets at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
Having struggled with eight losses in a row, Ore City turned things around against Elysian Fields on Tuesday. They walked away with a 7-3 victory over the Yellowjackets. The game was the first time the Rebels have beaten the Yellowjackets on their field since February 23, 2021.
For Elysian Fields' part, Harper Day spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up 11 Ks. Day has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Elysian Fields saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kirsten Commander, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
Elysian Fields is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-11-1. As for Ore City, their win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 10-13-1.
Ore City's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's game. The Rebels have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Elysian Fields, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Ore City continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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