<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3cu4AT_0sCPQJtz00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3cu4AT_0sCPQJtz00" width="644" height="362" >If Walnut Ridge was feeling good off their 15-0 takedown of Hoxie last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Walnut Ridge Bobcats fell just short of the Melbourne Bearkatz by a score of 9-8 on Monday. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Walnut Ridge in their matchups with Melbourne: they've now lost six in a row.Ruthie Bell made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Karlee Broadway was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.On Melbourne's side, Kallie Thornton spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and five unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks.On the hitting side, Rylee Hoskinds was excellent, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Grace Cross, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.Walnut Ridge's loss dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Melbourne, they pushed their record up to 14-3 with that victory, which was their 22nd straight at home dating back to last season.Walnut Ridge will take on Salem at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Walnut Ridge: 3, Salem: 2.7) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Melbourne, they will head out on the road to face off against Tuckerman at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Tuckerman knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matches -- so hopefully Melbourne likes a good challenge.Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps</div></body>

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Softball Game Recap: Walnut Ridge Bobcats vs. Melbourne Bearkatz

If Walnut Ridge was feeling good off their 15-0 takedown of Hoxie last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Walnut Ridge Bobcats fell just short of the Melbourne Bearkatz by a score of 9-8 on Monday. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Walnut Ridge in their matchups with Melbourne: they've now lost six in a row.

Softball Game Recap: Walnut Ridge Bobcats vs. Melbourne Bearkatz

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