Russellville hadn't done well against Mountain Home recently (they were 0-7 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Cyclones won by a run and slipped past the Bombers 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cyclones have posted since March 21st.
Abigail Blythe spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits.
Ava Brock
| 04/18/25 @ Mountain Home | 3 |
| 04/15/25 vs Alma | 1 |
| 04/14/25 @ Clinton | 2 |
| 04/11/25 vs Harrison | 1 |
| 04/10/25 @ Pottsville | 1 |
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At the plate, Ava Brock was excellent, going 3-for-4 with two RBI and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Aribella Garcia, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one double.
The victory made it two in a row for Russellville and bumps their season record up to 9-7. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 4 runs in those games. As for Mountain Home, their loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 8-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Russellville will take on Rogers Heritage at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Mountain Home, they will challenge Siloam Springs at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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