The Russellville Cyclones are taking a road trip to challenge the Clinton Yellowjackets at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Russellville took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They never let Harrison get on the board and left with a 24-0 win. The high-scoring effort was just what the Cyclones needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Abigail Blythe looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Those hits were her first of the season.
Raegan Skiles
| 04/11/25 vs Harrison | 3 |
| 04/13/24 @ Rogers Heritage | 2 |
| 04/05/24 @ Clarksville | 2 |
| 03/21/25 @ Siloam Springs | 1 |
| 04/23/24 vs Harrison | 1 |
At the plate, Raegan Skiles was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with eight RBI, two triples, and two runs. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Skiles, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, four RBI, and one double.
Russellville always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .806. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, Clinton got the win against Morrilton on Friday by a conclusive 9-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Yellowjackets have posted against the Devil Dogs since April 11, 2016.
Clinton now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Russellville, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Russellville might still be hurting after the 13-4 loss they got from Clinton in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can the Cyclones avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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