If East Hamilton was feeling good off their 21-2 takedown of Howard Tech on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The East Hamilton Hurricanes fell just short of the Walker Valley Mustangs by a score of 5-4 on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to East Hamilton of the 6-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Ashlyn Watkins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Faith Wadley and Madilyn Evans stepped up to the plate in a big way. Wadley scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Evans scored a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Henley Apps, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
On Walker Valley's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Ryann Presswood gave up three earned (and one unearned) runs on 11 hits. Presswood has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Amy Benson, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double. Karly Blackwell was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
East Hamilton now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Walker Valley, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. East Hamilton will take on Cleveland at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cleveland is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season. As for Walker Valley, they will be playing at home against Clinton at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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