Jakota Sainsbury pitched a two-hitter and struck out seven in a run-rule win Thursday.

Hayden Holtgrewe led a 12-hit attack for Pea Ridge, going 3-for-4 with a double and 3 RBIs. Sainsbury was also 3-for-4 with a double. Cole Wright was 2-for-4 with 2 RBIs and Will Feemster drove in 3 runs. Westin Church was 2-for-3 with 2 RBIs.

The Blackhawks battered four Gravette pitchers for 12 hits and 12 earned runs. The Lions also walked 10 batters.