Reeltown had lost four straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped down to 1-4 to make it five. They lost 14-3 to the Horseshoe Bend Generals. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 18, 2024, but that streak is no more.
Paisley Burdette was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run. Kira Chappell was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases.
As for Horseshoe Bend, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 6-5. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games.
On Horseshoe Bend's side, Madison Smith and Brynlee Alford made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Smith tossed four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Meanwhile, Alford pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. At bat, Smith went 1-for-3 with one triple and two RBI, while Alford fired off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-4. That's the most home runs Alford has posted since back in March of 2025.
In other batting news, Harper Hunter was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Marigrace Jones, who went 1-for-4 with one home run.
Looking ahead, Reeltown will challenge Loachapoka at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Horseshoe Bend, they will take on Fayetteville at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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