West Memphis lost to Jonesboro back in March of 2025 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Blue Devils took a 7-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hurricane.
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Hailey Choate spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and three unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Margo Killingsworth was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, one triple, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Mackenzie Halford, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one run.
West Memphis' defeat dropped their record down to 5-15. As for Jonesboro, they now have a winning record of 9-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. West Memphis will head out to face off against Marion at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Patriots will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Blue Devils surely won't give up without a fight. As for Jonesboro, they are taking a road trip to take on North Little Rock at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Charging Wildcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.5 runs per game on average), something the Hurricane will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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