Softball Preview: Bald Knob Bulldogs vs. Des Arc Eagles
After two games on the road, Bald Knob is heading back home. They will take on the Des Arc Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Wednesday, Bald Knob suffered a tough 10-4 defeat at the hands of McCrory. Bald Knob has struggled against McCrory recently, as their game on Wednesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Bald Knob saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Adianna Shoebottom, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a stolen base and an RBI.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 13 runs the game before, Des Arc was a bit more limited in their matchup last Tuesday. They fell just short of Harding Academy by a score of 3-1.
Bald Knob's loss dropped their record down to 4-6. As for Des Arc, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-3.
Both both teams just can't seem to miss. Bald Knob has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 11.5 hits per game. However, it's not like Des Arc struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 2.5. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Bald Knob might still be hurting after the 17-1 loss they got from Des Arc when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Can Bald Knob avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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