The Wynne Yellowjackets, Lady Jackets, and Cross County Thunderbirds all recorded big wins to open their 2024 seasons yesterday.
The Jackets scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to rally past Batesville, 6-5.
The Pioneers struck first with three runs scored in the top of the first. Wynne scored one run in the first, two in the second, and another run in the third the lead 4-3 after three innings. Batesville scored two runs in the top of the fourth to take back the lead, 5-4, setting up the Jackets’ comeback.
The Jackets play today at Jonesboro with games starting at 4:30 p.m.
The Wynne Lady Jackets won 5-3 at Nettleton. Katie Hodges led the Lady Jackets, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs. Mary Ashtyn Gilbreath went 1-for-3 with two RBIs, and Caty Moore was 2-for-3.
Ally Glover recorded six strikeouts, giving up eight hits and three runs.
The Lady Jackets next play on Thursday at Marion. Game time is 4:30 p.m.
The Cross County Thunderbirds exploded for a 15-0 win over Marked Tree for Alex Coveny’s first win as a head coach.
The T-Birds host Osceola today. Game time is 4:30 p.m.
The Cross County Lady T-birds open their season today at Harrisburg with games starting at 4:30 p.m.
