The Russellville Indians beat the Hermann Bearcats 8-5 on Saturday.
K'Lea Basnett was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and four unearned) runs off seven hits. Basnett was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Ava Beckel was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
Russellville now has a winning record of 2-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Russellville will look to takes advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on California at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The contest will give the Indians their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Hermann, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Montgomery County at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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