In what's become a running theme this season, Gravette gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. Everything went their way against the Bentonville West Wolverines as the Gravette Lions made off with a 9-2 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Gravette.
Sydney Kildow and Brooke Handle made a splash no matter where they played. Throwing, Kildow pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Handle pitched four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Kildow has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Kildow scored four runs while going 4-for-4, while Handle went 2-for-4 with a triple and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Keeley Elsea, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, a triple, and a run. Laney Chilton was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Gravette's victory was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-2. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.6 runs per game. As for Bentonville West, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Gravette will take on Huntsville at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Gravette is facing Huntsville at the right time seeing as Huntsville is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Bentonville West, they will be playing at home against Har-Ber at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Har-Ber's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Bentonville West's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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