Chicks edge Caruthersville, 15-14

The Blytheville Chickasaws picked up their third win of the year, Wednesday, in a 15-14 decision over Caruthersville, Mo. at the Blytheville Youth Sportsplex.

The game was a makeup from earlier in the season.

Alex Draughn started for the Chicks and pitched six innings while Kenneth Edwards came in relief in the top of the seventh and was the winning pitcher of record.

De'Angelo Adams scored the winning run for Blytheville in the bottom of the seventh.

Blytheville's record now stands at 3-11 overall and 0-8 in the 5A-East.

The Chicks return to action Monday.

They'll take on 3A Rivercrest at 4 p.m. at the Blytheville Youth Sportsplex. They return to 5A-East action on Tuesday at Forrest City.

afitzpatrick@blythevillecourier.com