Friday just wasn't the day for Buffalo Island Central's offense. They fell just short of the Des Arc Eagles by a score of 1-0 on Friday. Buffalo Island Central just can't catch a break and has now endured three defeats in a row.
For Des Arc's part, the result came thanks to Kaylee McDonald's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up 14 Ks. McDonald has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 23 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Des Arc's victory was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Emma Buckner, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Buffalo Island Central's loss ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 15-10. As for Des Arc, their win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 19-5.
Buffalo Island Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Des Arc, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 6-4 victory vs. East Poinsett County on the 4th.
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