South Walton lost to Choctawhatchee back in February, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Tuesday. The South Walton Seahawks were the clear victor by a 9-3 margin over the Choctawhatchee Indians.
Ella Troutt was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). Troutt has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Troutt was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Kallie Keyes was excellent, going 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Zoey Kreinus, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
The victory got South Walton back to even at 8-8. As for Choctawhatchee, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-12.
South Walton will head out on the road to challenge Gulf Breeze at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Gulf Breeze is coming into the matchup with five straight losses at home, meaning South Walton will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. Choctawhatchee will take on Tate at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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