Lindale hadn't done well against Beckville recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Lindale Eagles put the hurt on the Beckville Bearcats with a sharp 12-4 victory. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won four contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Morgan Keenright made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single walk in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those doubles were her first of the season.
In other batting news, Lindale got a big performance out of Emma Watkins, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. What's more, Watkins posted two hits, the most she's had since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Grogan, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Lindale always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .519. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Eagles
| 03/01/25 @ Beckville | 12-4 |
| 02/14/25 @ Richardson | 7-0 |
| 04/25/24 @ North Lamar | 6-5 |
| 04/12/24 @ Brownsboro | 10-9 |
| 04/05/24 @ Athens | 8-2 |
| 03/28/24 @ Chapel Hill | 14-2 |
Lindale pushed their record up to 6-4 with the win, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Beckville, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-6-2 record this season.
Lindale will challenge Kemp at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Lindale is facing Kemp at the right time seeing as Kemp is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Beckville, they will take on Hooks in a tournament on Saturday. Beckville's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Hooks' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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