The East Carter Redbirds will challenge the Poplar Bluff Mules at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games East Carter has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Things were looking good for East Carter after they put the first points on the board on Tuesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell just short of Van Buren by a score of 11-10.
Anna Crowley and Mykencie Hutchison did some serious damage despite the final result: Crowley scored a run and stole two bases while going 4-for-4, while Hutchison scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. What's more, Hutchison also racked up two hits, the mostshe's had since back in October of 2023. Another player making a difference was Kadence Newton, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Even though they lost, East Carter hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Van Buren struck out 16 times.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Poplar Bluff's offense. They came up short against Jackson on Tuesday, falling 11-0. The Mules haven't had much luck with the Fighting Indians recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
East Carter's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-6. As for Poplar Bluff, their loss dropped their record down to 5-8.
East Carter came up short against Poplar Bluff in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, falling 8-4. Will East Carter have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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