Walton and North Bay Haven Academy squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Walton had to settle for second. They lost 13-4 to the North Bay Haven Academy Buccaneers. Walton has struggled against North Bay Haven Academy recently, as their match on Thursday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Layla Gant made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Izzy Holden, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
On North Bay Haven Academy's side, Addison Mallon spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, Bailee Gladden and Kaylee Goodpaster did most of the damage at the plate: Gladden went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs, while Goodpaster went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. Taylor Mallon was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Walton's defeat dropped their record down to 10-13. As for North Bay Haven Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won 15 of their last 18 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 20-5 record this season.
As of now, neither Walton nor North Bay Haven Academy have any future games scheduled.
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