Softball Recap: Bigelow Panthers vs. Poyen Indians
Bigelow came tearing into Friday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.3 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They had just enough and edged the Poyen Indians out 6-4. That's more bragging rights for Bigelow, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Briley Starks made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Starks has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Starks was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hana Staples, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. She continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played.
Bigelow's win was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-6. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs per game. As for Poyen, their loss dropped their record down to 8-3.
Bigelow will be playing at home against Magnet Cove at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Magnet Cove will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Bigelow surely won't give up without a fight. As for Poyen, they will head out on the road to take on Conway Christian at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Poyen's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Conway Christian's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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