Des Arc had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the East Poinsett County Warriors 6-4.
Kaylee McDonald spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 24 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Des Arc let Grace Knight and Kymber Buckner loose on the outfield. Knight scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-4, while Buckner scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Des Arc has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 games, which provided a nice bump to their 20-5 record this season. As for East Poinsett County, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 19-10.
Des Arc will head out on the road to square off against Magnet Cove at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Magnet Cove is coming into the match with six straight losses at home, meaning Des Arc will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. East Poinsett County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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