Van Buren's game on Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Russellville Cyclones 9-7. This was a revenge game for Van Buren, as the team was forced to settle for an 8-1 loss when these two played on Tuesday.
For Russellville's part, Ava Brock and Madalynn Kendrick did some serious damage despite the final result: Brock went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI, while Kendrick went 1-for-2 with a home run. Another player making a difference was Zaira Thomas, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
The win got Van Buren back to even at 5-5. As for Russellville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-19 record this season.
Van Buren does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Russellville, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mount St. Mary Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
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