Bobcats
| 04/21/25 @ Hoxie | 15 |
| 04/08/25 vs Osceola | 15 |
| 03/20/25 vs Piggott | 15 |
| 03/07/25 vs Hoxie | 15 |
| 03/03/25 vs Calico Rock | 15 |
Walnut Ridge waltzed into their game on Monday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They blew past the Hoxie Mustangs 16-1. The Bobcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matches by six runs or more this season.
JAGGER BRADY spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on one hit and racked up eight Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, TJ OWENS was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, three RBI, and one triple. Those four hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was COLLIN ANDREWS, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one double.
Walnut Ridge always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .564. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hoxie only posted an OBP of .150.
Walnut Ridge pushed their record up to 15-8 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games. As for Hoxie, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-13 record this season.
Walnut Ridge will venture away from home to square off against Osceola at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hoxie, they will take on Crowley's Ridge Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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