Des Arc stacked a seventh blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Monday. They blew past the Carlisle Bison 9-3. With that victory, Des Arc brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
Kaylee McDonald was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). McDonald has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 15 consecutive pitching appearances. McDonald was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two RBI.
McDonald wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Emma Buckner, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Makenzie Williams was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
On Carlisle's side, Libby McIntyre was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, a double, and an RBI.
The win was the third in a row for Des Arc, bringing their record for this year to 14-4. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs per game. As for Carlisle, their loss ended a 12-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 20-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Des Arc will face off against Barton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Des Arc is facing Barton at the right time seeing as Barton is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Carlisle, they will head out on the road to challenge Forrest City at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Carlisle is looking to tack on another W to their eight-game streak on the road.
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