Bigelow's game last Wednesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They blew past the Central Arkansas Christian Mustangs 18-6. Bigelow might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won seven matchups by nine runs or more this season.
Briley Starks made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Starks has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances. Starks was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Bigelow got a massive performance out of Carley Camp, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 5-for-5. Another player making a difference was Jaiden Mayo, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Central Arkansas Christian's side, Kennedy Kittinger was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 1-for-2. Ella Blakely was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Bigelow has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 11-7 record this season. As for Central Arkansas Christian, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bigelow is on the road again on Monday to play Carlisle at 4:30 p.m. Carlisle's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Bigelow's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Central Arkansas Christian, they will head out on the road to take on Magnet Cove at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Central Arkansas Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
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