Springdale can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over the Fayetteville Bulldogs. For Springdale, this counts as revenge for the 6-0 defeat Fayetteville walked away with the last time they faced one another back in February.
Josie Samarin made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Samarin was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Illeana Sauls, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
Springdale's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-15. As for Fayetteville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-16 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Springdale will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Rogers Heritage at 5:00 p.m. As for Fayetteville, they will challenge Siloam Springs at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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