Walnut Ridge is a perfect 3-0 against West Memphis since February of 2024 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Bobcats will be playing at home against the Blue Devils at 4:30 p.m. Walnut Ridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
The home team had come away the winner the last four times Walnut Ridge and Newport had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Bobcats walked away with a 6-1 victory over the Greyhounds on Thursday. The win continues a trend for the Bobcats in their matchups with the Greyhounds: they've now won three in a row.
TJ Owens
| 04/09/26 @ Newport | 6 |
| 03/31/26 @ Manila | 6 |
| 03/26/26 vs Bauxite | 5 |
| 03/19/26 @ Rivercrest | 10 |
| 03/10/26 vs Harrisburg | 5 |
TJ Owens spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered a run (which was unearned) on three hits and racked up six Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Jace Blake was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run was his first of the season.
Meanwhile, West Memphis was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 11th straight defeat. They came up short against Greene County Tech, falling 10-0.
West Memphis saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Caleb Kuhn, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
West Memphis' loss dropped their record down to 1-12. As for Walnut Ridge, their victory bumped their record up to 13-1.
West Memphis' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Walnut Ridge has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .443. It's a different story for West Memphis, though, as they've only averaged .338. Will they be able to contain Walnut Ridge's hitters?
Walnut Ridge got the 'W' when the teams last played back in March against West Memphis by a conclusive 18-1 score. Do the Bobcats have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Blue Devils turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
