Softball Recap: Walton-Verona Comes Up Short

Walton-Verona had lost five straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 3-13 to make it six. They lost 9-2 to the Owen County Rebels. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Bearcats couldn't push the score so high this time.

Walton-Verona saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Eliza Alford, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.

As for Owen County, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-6. Considering they have won four matches by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

On Owen County's side, Hallie Tirey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on four hits.

On the hitting side, Abigayle Dempsey was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Lois Kemper, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Walton-Verona will head out to challenge Holmes at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bulldogs will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Bearcats surely won't give up without a fight. As for Owen County, they are taking a road trip to take on Carroll County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.