Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Des Arc). Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Riverview Raiders a 20-0 shutout on Thursday. The victory was familiar territory for the Eagles, who have now won seven matchups in a row.
Kaylee McDonald
| 04/23/26 vs Riverview | 9 |
| 04/21/26 @ McCrory | 9 |
| 04/20/26 vs England | 7 |
| 04/20/26 vs England | 7 |
| 04/17/26 @ Barton | 10 |
| + 18 more games |
Kaylee McDonald was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in 23 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Emma Buckner was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. That's the most doubles she has posted since back in March. Layla Gardner was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs and two RBI.
Des Arc kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive games.
Des Arc's win bumped their record up to 19-6. As for Riverview, their defeat was their seventh straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-11.
Looking ahead, Des Arc will square off against Harding Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Eagles 2.4, the Wildcats 3) so any runs scored will be well earned. Riverview does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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