West Memphis is on a seven-game streak of home losses, and Nettleton an eight-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Tuesday. The West Memphis Blue Devils will be playing in front of their home fans against the Nettleton Raiders at 4:30 p.m. West Memphis has given up an average of 17.5 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
West Memphis is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. Everything went their way against Forrest City on Monday as they made off with a 29-13 win. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Blue Devils as it put an end to their 12-game losing streak.
West Memphis got a massive performance out of Emma Emberton, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and two doubles. The dominant performance also gave Emberton a new career-high in RBI (two). Chloe Baker was another key player, going 1-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple.
West Memphis always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .565. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Nettleton owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Thursday. They came out on top against Parkview by a score of 5-0. The win was some much needed relief for the Raiders as it spelled an end to their 14-game losing streak.
The result came thanks to Kennedy Massey's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Sydney Huntsman was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Jayla Smith, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.
West Memphis' victory bumped their record up to 3-20. As for Nettleton, their win bumped their record up to 4-14.
West Memphis couldn't quite get it done against Nettleton in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 as they fell 5-0. Will the Blue Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
