Softball Recap: Scott Eagles vs. Walton-Verona Bearcats
There's no place like home for Scott, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Saturday. They had just enough and edged the Walton-Verona Bearcats out 12-10. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Scott considering their two-run performance the match before.
Addy Riley made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Riley was even better at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ivy Cochran, who went 3-for-5 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Paige Shepherd, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4.
Scott's victory bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Walton-Verona, their loss dropped their record down to 7-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Scott will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Bishop Brossart at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Walton-Verona, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Cornerstone Christian Academy at 5:30 p.m.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
