Mena extended their losing streak to seven on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-7. They came up short against the Waldron Bulldogs, falling 19-3. Bearcats fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Bulldogs since Tuesday.
Mena saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emmi Hensley, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. Desirae Flores also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
Waldron's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-9. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Waldron's side, Sierra Helms spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Waldron got a massive performance out of Chloe Richmond, who got on base in five of her six plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. What's more, Richmond posted two hits, the most she's had since back in March of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Payton Mahar, who got on base in five of her six plate appearances with four RBI and two runs.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mena will take on Dardanelle at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Waldron, they will square off against Clarksville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.5 runs per game on average), something the Bulldogs will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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