There's no place like home for East Prairie, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the South Pemiscot Bulldogs on Tuesday and snuck past 9-7. That result was just more of the same for these two, as East Prairie also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Addi Aters made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off four hits. Aters has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Aters was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, East Prairie got a big performance out of Harper Marshall, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Ava Bright was another key contributor, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, a stolen base, and a double.
East Prairie's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-13-1. As for South Pemiscot, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 10-14.
East Prairie will head out on the road to take on New Madrid County Central at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. East Prairie is facing New Madrid County Central at the right time seeing as New Madrid County Central is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for South Pemiscot, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Caruthersville at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. South Pemiscot and Caruthersville are at an even 4-4 over their past eight head-to-heads.
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