Nettleton and Batesville are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2016, but likely not for long. The Raiders will challenge the Pioneers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Batesville took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Nettleton, who comes in off a win.
Nettleton is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victors by a 17-0 margin over West Memphis on Tuesday. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded the Raiders with their most commanding win of the season.
Avery Sample
| 04/29/25 @ West Memphis | 2 |
| 04/24/25 vs Parkview | 1 |
| 04/22/25 vs Paragould | 1 |
| 04/10/25 vs Kennett | 1 |
| 04/08/25 vs Marion | 1 |
| + 4 more games |
Avery Sample was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. What's more, she posted two hits, the most she's had since back in March. Sydney Huntsman was another key player, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs and two RBI.
Nettleton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .690. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Batesville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 14-1 to Marion, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Batesville's loss dropped their record down to 4-14. As for Nettleton, their win ended an eight-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-14.
Nettleton skirted past Batesville 5-3 when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Do the Raiders have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Pioneers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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