Softball Recap: Bradford Eagles vs. Bald Knob Bulldogs
If Bradford was feeling good off their 19-0 takedown of Clarendon last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Bradford Eagles took a 9-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bald Knob Bulldogs on Monday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bradford of the 11-6 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2021.
For Bald Knob's part, Avarie Foust spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits. Foust has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Jaycee Roberts was excellent, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Adianna Shoebottom was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Bradford's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-7. As for Bald Knob, their victory bumped their record up to 8-9.
Bradford will look to defend their home field in their first game on Tuesday against Brinkley at 4:30 p.m. Brinkley hasn't scored more than two runs for three games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse. As for Bald Knob, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Lisa Academy North at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Bald Knob is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
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