16 must be Westside's lucky number: they beat Blytheville with that score not once but twice on Thursday. The Warriors didn't even let the Chickasaws on the board, marking the Warriors' second-straight 16-0 shutout. The win continues a trend for the Warriors in their matchups with the Chickasaws: they've now won six in a row.
Mckyna Craig and Mattyx Cureton made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Craig pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Cureton struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Craig has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. At bat, Craig went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double, while Cureton got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs. That's the most hits Craig has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Vada Watkins, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in March. Kimber Wynn also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Warriors
| 04/24/25 vs Blytheville | 88% |
| 03/03/25 vs Jonesboro | 70.4% |
| 03/18/25 vs Highland | 64.3% |
| 03/18/25 vs Highland | 64.3% |
| 03/18/25 vs Highland | 64.3% |
Westside always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .880. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Westside's record is now 16-6. As for Blytheville, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-11-1.
Westside will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Tuckerman at 4:30 p.m. on May 5. Blytheville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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