Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Van Buren). They skirted past the East Carter Redbirds 11-10. The win was some much needed relief for the Bulldogs as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
Katelyn Warner was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Lauren Pool, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Van Buren was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .378. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Van Buren's victory bumped their record up to 4-8. As for East Carter, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Van Buren will host Norwood at 10:00 a.m. on Friday. The last three games Norwood has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for East Carter, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Poplar Bluff at 4:30 p.m. The last three games East Carter has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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