Softball Recap: East Carter Picks Up Fifth Straight Win at Home

While East Carter's win against Puxico wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Redbirds had just enough and edged out the Indians 10-9 on Tuesday. The victory continues a trend for the Redbirds in their matchups with the Indians: they've now won four in a row.

Redbirds

Previous 5 Games (Home)

04/01/25 vs Puxico	10-9
03/28/25 vs New Madrid County Central	11-8
03/22/25 vs Portageville	11-10
03/22/25 vs Risco	7-5
03/22/25 vs Portageville	7-5

East Carter pushed their record up to 6-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.8 runs across that stretch. As for Puxico, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. East Carter will square off against Ellington at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Puxico, they will face off against Oak Ridge at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.