WARREN, Ark. – The Warren Lady Jacks delivered a commanding performance Tuesday evening on the road, blanking Watson Chapel 19-0 in a swift 53-minute conference matchup.
By David King, SRN Softball Contributor
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Haven Johnson jumpstarted the game with an in-the-park home run in the top of the 1st inning. Ember Johnson, Charlee Wardlaw, Bayleigh Miller, and Natalie Hargrave followed with key hits to give Warren an early 3-0 lead.
The offense exploded in the second inning, batting around and tacking on eight runs. Presley Reep, Blythe Calloway, and Breize Fellows joined the scoring barrage with RBI singles, while Wardlaw and Miller continued to swing hot bats. By the end of the second frame, the Lady Jacks held a commanding 11-0 advantage.
Warren kept the momentum going in the third, piling on eight more runs. Doubles from Miller, Hargrave, and Johnson highlighted the inning as every Lady Jack contributed to the offensive onslaught.
Wardlaw and Miller each finished the night a perfect 3-for-3, while Johnson went 3-for-4. Hargrave added a 2-for-2 effort, and Reep, Ember Johnson, and Fellows each recorded two hits. Every player in the lineup had at least one hit, one run, and one RBI.
Raeleigh Milton earned the win in the circle, tossing a no-hitter to shut down the Lady Wildcats and preserve the shutout.
With the win, Warren improves to 11-2 overall and 3-2 in conference play. The Lady Jacks return to action Thursday with another conference test on the road at Star City.
