CAMDEN, Ark. — The Warren Lady Jacks traveled to Camden Fairview Tuesday to face the Lady Cardinals, securing a dominant 10-0 victory. Warren previously defeated Camden Fairview 14-0 last Monday at home.
By David King, SRN Softball Contributor
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In Tuesday’s matchup, lead-off batter Haven Johnson started strong, reaching base on an error. Ember Johnson followed with an infield single, setting the stage for Bayleigh Miller’s RBI single, which drove in Haven Johnson. Presley Reep’s single brought home Ember Johnson, and Miller later scored on a passed ball, giving Warren an early 3-0 lead.
Warren’s defense shut down Camden Fairview with a quick three-and-out in the bottom of the first inning.
In the second inning, Ember Johnson was hit by a pitch and advanced on Charlee Wardlaw’s RBI triple. Bayleigh Miller followed immediately with an RBI single. Despite a Natalie Hargrave single, Warren left two runners stranded but extended the lead to 5-0.
Camden Fairview put two runners aboard in their half of the inning but failed to score.
The Lady Jacks continued their offensive push in the third inning, with Raeleigh Milton singling to lead off. After a fielder’s choice, Livi McKinney added a single, setting up Haven Johnson’s RBI double, scoring Milton. Ember Johnson added another RBI, scoring McKinney to increase Warren’s advantage to 7-0.
Fairview managed their first hit of the game in the bottom half of the third but was quickly retired without scoring.
In the top of the fourth, Warren’s Pressly Reep and Raeleigh Milton each recorded hits but were left stranded. Fairview loaded the bases in the bottom of the inning, but Warren’s defense held firm, escaping without allowing any runs.
The fifth inning saw Warren extend their lead further. Haven Johnson opened the inning by reaching base once again, followed by hits from teammates. Warren capitalized, pushing the score to 10-0.
Warren closed out the game with a decisive 10-0 victory.
The Lady Jacks next face Stuttgart on the road Thursday.
