Baker County scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Rickards Raiders a 16-0 shutout. Considering Baker County has won three matches by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Rylee Walker was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Walker has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Walker was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Kentlee Payne was incredible, firing off three triples, three runs, and three RBI while going 3-for-4. Keyla Nelson was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a triple.
The victory made it two in a row for Baker County and bumps their season record up to 6-3. As for Rickards, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.
Baker County is on the road again on Tuesday to play University Christian at 6:00 p.m. As for Rickards, they will be playing at home against Godby at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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