SEARCY, Ark. – Junior Zoey Neal launched a solo home run to center field as Harding erased an early deficit to defeat Arkansas-Monticello 4-2 on Friday, extending the Lady Bisons' winning streak to 10 games.
The two teams were scheduled to play a doubleheader Friday but rain forced the teams to play two Saturday starting at 1 p.m.
Game Recap
The Blossoms (11-21, 4-12 GAC) struck first, manufacturing runs in the second and third innings to take a 2-0 lead. Dacia Sexton scored on a sacrifice fly by Madelyn Willard to open the scoring, followed by an RBI groundout from Aubree Goodnight that plated Ashlynne Vote.
Harding answered the challenge in the bottom of the third. Tori Turner ignited the rally with a leadoff walk and crossed the plate on an RBI single from Ella Friederich. The Lady Bisons then tied the game when Cameron Timmons reached on a fielding error, allowing Neal to score from third.
The go-ahead run came in the fourth after Logan Ringel reached safely and scrambled home on a wild pitch. Neal then provided the final insurance, clearing the wall in center for her fourth home run of the season to push the advantage to 4-2.
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