Softball Recap: Walnut Ridge Bobcats vs. Salem Greyhounds
Walnut Ridge lost against Salem last Wednesday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Walnut Ridge Bobcats fell just short of the Salem Greyhounds by a score of 7-5. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Walnut Ridge in their matchups with Salem: they've now lost three in a row.
Ashtyn Bradley spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and six unearned) runs on six hits. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Maddie Burris was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Avery Anderson was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run.
Walnut Ridge's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-6. As for Salem, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Walnut Ridge will head out on the road to challenge Cave City at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Salem, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Tuckerman at 4:00 p.m. Salem will be looking to keep their nine-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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