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| 05/04/25 - Away | 2-7 L |
| 05/01/25 - Away | 6-1 W |
| 04/17/25 - Away | 2-3 L |
| 04/15/25 - Home | 1-7 L |
| 04/14/25 - Away | 7-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Walker Valley came out on top against McMinn County on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run sixth inning. The Mustangs took their contest against the Cherokees 6-1. Six seems to be a good number for the Mustangs as the squad scooped up a win with the same number of runs in their previous game.
Titus Torbett spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on four hits and racked up ten Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in 12 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Brody Ownby, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. Jordan Smith was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run.
The victory made it two in a row for Walker Valley and bumps their season record up to 15-16-1. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 6 runs in those games. As for McMinn County, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 16-15 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: McMinn County beat Walker Valley by a score of 7-2 on Sunday.
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