Walnut hadn't done well against Claremont recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Mustangs came out on top against the Wolfpack by a score of 9-4. The win was familiar territory for the Mustangs, who have now won three matchups in a row.
Aubrey Birtness made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. Birtness was also big at the plate, going 4-for-5 with one RBI.
Peyton Schilz
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In other batting news, Peyton Schilz was incredible, going 4-for-5 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Kaitlyn McGill was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
Walnut kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They are 6-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Walnut's record is now 9-5. As for Claremont, their loss dropped their record down to 6-9.
Coming up, Walnut will challenge Glendora at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Tartans' pitching crew has only allowed 2.3 runs per game this season, so the Mustangs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Claremont, they will take on Western Christian at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. The Wolfpack's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Fighting Lancers have averaged an impressive 9.2 runs per game this season.
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