It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Prairie Grove ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Huntsville Eagles and snuck past 9-7. That's more bragging rights for Prairie Grove, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Calley Lowery spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ivey Sparkman, who went 4-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and three doubles. Kinnison Hamilton was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
On Huntsville's side, Kennedy Smith put in work while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over eight innings while giving up seven earned (and one unearned) runs off 13 hits. Smith has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a double.
In other batting news, Macie Ramsey was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Gabby Thompson, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI.
The victory made it two in a row for Prairie Grove and bumps their season record up to 6-21. As for Huntsville, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-18.
Prairie Grove will head out on the road to square off against West Fork at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Prairie Grove is facing West Fork at the right time seeing as West Fork is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Huntsville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Valley Springs at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Valley Springs will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Huntsville surely won't give up without a fight.
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