Huntsville fought the good fight in their extra-innings match against Prairie Grove on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Prairie Grove Tigers by a score of 9-7. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Huntsville in their matchups with Prairie Grove: they've now lost seven in a row.
Kennedy Smith was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over eight innings while giving up seven earned (and one unearned) runs off 13 hits. Smith has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Smith was even better at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a double.
In other batting news, Macie Ramsey was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3. Gabby Thompson was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with two RBI.
On Prairie Grove's side, Calley Lowery spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Ivey Sparkman was incredible, going 4-for-5 with a home run, three runs, and three doubles. Another player making a difference was Kinnison Hamilton, who scored a run while going 3-for-5.
Huntsville's defeat dropped their record down to 6-18. As for Prairie Grove, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-21.
Huntsville will be playing in front of their home fans against Valley Springs at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Valley Springs knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past four contests -- so hopefully Huntsville likes a good challenge. As for Prairie Grove, they are on the road again on Thursday to play West Fork at 5:00 p.m. Prairie Grove is facing West Fork at the right time seeing as West Fork is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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