Buckaroos
| 04/21/25 @ Genoa Central | 7-5 |
| 04/18/25 vs Harmony Grove | 11-0 |
| 04/17/25 @ Drew Central | 10-2 |
| 04/15/25 vs McGehee | 8-2 |
| 04/14/25 @ Ashdown | 15-0 |
| + 10 more games |
Smackover came tearing into Monday's match with 14 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.1 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 win over the Genoa Central Dragons. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Buckaroos have posted since March 31st.
Ava Walker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Taylor Darden, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Emily Camacho was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Smackover's win was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-1. The road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.1 runs over those games. As for Genoa Central, their loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 17-7.
Looking ahead, Smackover will square off against Drew Central at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Genoa Central, they will venture away from home to square off against Sheridan at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Yellowjackets' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Dragons' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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