Walnut Ridge easily dispatched Hoxie last Friday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Walnut Ridge Bobcats fell just short of the Batesville Pioneers by a score of 10-8 on Monday. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Bobcats, who until this matchup were averaging 2.8 runs allowed.
RILEY RICHEY made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was JACE BLAKE, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Walnut Ridge's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Batesville, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Looking ahead, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Walnut Ridge Bobcats duke it out with Manila Lions at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Batesville, they will take on Westside at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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