Elkins had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on the Liberty Mountaineers with a sharp 13-1 victory on Friday. Elkins' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Elkins got a great performance from Caleb McCauley as he tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. McCauley has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Brayden Biller was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Brock Holland was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
On Liberty's side, they saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cooper Floyd, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Elkins' win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-6. As for Liberty, their defeat was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 3-14.
Elkins will take on Pendleton County at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Pendleton County is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Liberty, they will head out on the road to face off against South Harrison at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
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