Clay County scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They blew past the Pickett County Bobcats 19-3. With that victory, Clay County brought their scoring average up to 7 runs per game.
Baylor Walden made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also only allowed one walk). Walden was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Clay County let Kylie Tinsley and Darci Smith loose on the outfield. Tinsley went 1-for-2 with three runs, four RBI, and a stolen base, while Smith scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Kailey Brown was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
The win got Clay County back to even at 2-2. As for Pickett County, they are on a 15-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clay County will take on Red Boiling Springs at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Clay County will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last. As for Pickett County, they will be playing at home against Clarkrange at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Clarkrange and Pickett County are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
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