After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Anna-Jonesboro, Ballard Memorial was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 14-2 margin over the Mayfield Cardinals. The victory continues a trend for the Bombers in their matchups with the Cardinals: they've now won eight in a row.
M Bohde was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, one run, and one double. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
A Polivick
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In other batting news, A Polivick was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was T Williams, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-3.
Ballard Memorial now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Mayfield, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-8.
Looking ahead, Mayfield will square off against Fulton City at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Ballard Memorial will be paying especially close attention to the Cardinals' matchup: after the Cardinals faces off against Murray, they'll take on Ballard Memorial again at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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