Softball Recap: Barton Bears vs. Des Arc Eagles
Sadly, Barton is still looking for their first win of the season after 14 matches. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 15-0 to the Des Arc Eagles, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Barton of the 15-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
For Des Arc's part, Kaylee McDonald was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). McDonald has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 19 consecutive pitching appearances. McDonald was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Makenzie Williams was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Kymber Buckner was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Barton's loss dropped their record down to 0-14. As for Des Arc, the victory was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 18-4.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Barton will face off against McGehee at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. McGehee will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Des Arc, they are on the road again on Thursday to play Palestine-Wheatley at 4:30 p.m. Both teams will come into the contest having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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