With a playoff game on the line, Forney rose to the challenge on Friday. They walked away with a 6-1 victory over the Walnut Grove Wildcats. This was a revenge game for Forney, as the team was forced to settle for a 7-1 loss when these two played last Thursday.
For Walnut Grove's part, Lyndsey Hooker put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed 5.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Hooker has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hooker was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Lauren Robinson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-2 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. Ella Berlage was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Forney's win bumped their record up to 37-3-3. As for Walnut Grove, their defeat dropped their record down to 38-4.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Forney beat Walnut Grove by a score of 9-4.
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