Walton-Verona hasn't had much luck against Trimble County recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Bearcats will square off against the Raiders at 12:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Walton-Verona is headed into Saturday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fifth straight game on Friday. They lost 13-3 to Henry County.
Ava Donato and Reagan Smith did some serious damage despite the final result: Donato got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, while Smith went 3-for-4 with one stolen base and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Rylan Edwards, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, Trimble County came up short against Spencer County on Friday, falling 11-5.
Hannah Chilton was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, she tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Savannah Oldson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Alanna Washington was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Trimble County's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Walton-Verona, their record is now 3-11.
Saturday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Walton-Verona hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .362. However, it's not like Trimble County struggles in that department as they've averaged .382. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
