17 must be Batesville's lucky number: they beat Midland with that score not once but twice on Friday. The Pioneers beat the Mustangs by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 17-7. The victory continues a trend for the Pioneers in their matchups with the Mustangs: they've now won three in a row.
Addilyn Bookout was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and four unearned) runs off three hits. Bookout was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three stolen bases, four runs, and three doubles.
In other batting news, Addyson Fisher was incredible, firing off two home runs, six RBI, and four runs while going 4-for-5. Another player making a difference was Shaylee Horton, who went 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
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| 03/06/26 - Home | 17-7 W |
| 03/06/26 - Home | 17-7 W |
| 04/14/17 - Away | 19-2 W |
Batesville's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Midland, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Looking ahead, Batesville will head out on the road to challenge Westside at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Midland, they will face off against Clarendon at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup will give the Mustangs their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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