Elysian Fields suffered their closest defeat since February 29, 2024 on Friday. They fell just short of the Waskom Wildcats by a score of 12-10. The Yellowjackets were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Wildcats earlier this season, when they won 16-11.
Layla Adkins was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits. Adkins was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Kaleigh Merritt and Abbi Hooten did some serious damage despite the final result: Merritt scored a run and stole three bases while going 3-for-4, while Hooten scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Merritt also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Madi Giddens, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
Elysian Fields' loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-20. Those home defeats can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.3 runs over those games. As for Waskom, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-14.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elysian Fields will face off against Carlisle at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Waskom, they will take on Ore City at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rebels have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.2 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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