Softball Recap: Walnut Wildcats vs. Hickory Flat Rebels
Walnut can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Hickory Flat Rebels a 13-0 shutout. Walnut's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last four games.
Addison Hicks was incredible, scoring four runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Brynley Dawkins, who went 1-for-3 with four RBI.
Walnut's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-11. As for Hickory Flat, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 7-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Walnut will take on Hamilton at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Hamilton's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Walnut's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Hickory Flat, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Myrtle at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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