Elgin 12 & Under Girls Win One, Lose Three

Elgin’s 12 and under girls opened their season May 28 with a win over Clearwater. The team scored 24 runs in the victory. Kayla Nelson was the winning pitcher.

On June 5, Elgin traveled to Chambers, losing 14 to 13 in a close game. Baylie Schiltmeyer was starting pitcher. She struck out one batter. Kayla Nelson came in to finish the game. Nelson struck out five batters. Getting hits for Elgin were Morgan Childers with a single, Tori Starman with a single and a double, Jenna Parks with two singles, Hayley Stamp with three singles, and Taylor Schumacher with a triple. Tori Starman had a defensive double play in the game.

On Sunday, June 7, Elgin traveled to O’Neill to play a round-robin. In their first game, Elgin played O’Neill. Elgin took a 20-1 loss in the game. Jenna Parks took the pitching loss for Elgin. In their second game Elgin played Creighton, losing 16-4. Nicki Beckman was the starting pitcher for Elgin. She struck out one batter. Kayla Nelson came in to finish the game. She had three strike outs. Getting hits for Elgin were Morgan Childers, Tor Fangman and Baylie Schiltmeyer with a single each.

Elgin will play at Clearwater on June 16.