It was a good run, but Carlisle unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Monday. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 9-3 walloping at the hands of the Des Arc Eagles. Carlisle was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Des Arc apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March.
Libby McIntyre made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, a double, and an RBI.
On Des Arc's side, Kaylee McDonald was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). McDonald has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 15 consecutive pitching appearances. McDonald was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI.
McDonald wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Emma Buckner, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Makenzie Williams was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
Carlisle's loss ended a 12-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 20-3. As for Des Arc, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-4 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Carlisle will take on Forrest City at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Carlisle is looking to tack on another W to their eight-game streak on the road. As for Des Arc, they will challenge Barton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Des Arc is facing Barton at the right time seeing as Barton is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.
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