The Fordyce Redbugs will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against the Rison Wildcats at 5:00 p.m. Fordyce hasn't scored more than one runs for five games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
Fordyce fell victim to Warren and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. Their tough 15-0 defeat to the Lumberjacks might stick with them for a while.
Meanwhile, Rison waltzed into their match on Thursday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They had just enough and edged the Bulldogs out 6-5.
Josey Edwards made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Edwards has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Edwards was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Riley Hyatt and Carlese Johnson did most of the damage at the plate: Hyatt went 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs, while Johnson went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Carlie Crain, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Fordyce's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Rison, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-3.
Fordyce skirted past Rison 3-2 in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Fordyce since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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