South Walton was the 7-1 winner over Walton when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The South Walton Seahawks fell just short of the Walton Braves by a score of 10-8 on Tuesday.
Zoey Kreinus was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4. Another player making a difference was Gianna Matacchiero, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Walton's side, Raina Pitts made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Pitts was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 4-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bailey Crowther, who went 2-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, and a double. Olivia Gant was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-5.
South Walton's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-6. As for Walton, their win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-8-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. South Walton will take on Holmes County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Walton, they will head out on the road to challenge Chipley at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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