West Memphis extended their losing streak to 12 on Friday, dropping their season record down to 2-20 in the process. They lost 15-0 to the Tuckerman Bulldogs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Blue Devils of the 12-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2024.
As for Tuckerman, the win (which was their 12th in a row) raised their record to 21-4. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 18 contests by seven runs or more this season.
For Tuckerman's part, Emma Davis looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Davis has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Tuckerman got a massive performance out of Bristen Wheeler, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three stolen bases, and three RBI. Those three stolen bases gave Wheeler a new career-high. Maddyx Soden was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. West Memphis will head out to challenge Forrest City at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The Blue Devils are facing the Mustangs at the right time seeing as the Mustangs are stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Tuckerman, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Westside at 4:30 p.m. on May 5. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Bulldogs 2.1, the Warriors 2.1) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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