Sadly, West Memphis is still looking for their first win of the season after eight matchups. Their tough 12-2 loss to the Gulf Shores Dolphins on Tuesday might stick with them for a while. That's two games in a row now that West Memphis has lost by exactly ten runs.
For Gulf Shores' part, Maddi Nelson was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Nelson was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Emily Smith was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. KK Jacks was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
West Memphis' defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Gulf Shores, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 13-3.
West Memphis will be playing at home against Batesville at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Gulf Shores, they will head out on the road to face off against John Carroll Catholic at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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