The Jay Royals will take on the Walton Braves at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Jay's last matchup with Pace could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's game on Monday. The Royals came up short against the Patriots, falling 17-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Royals were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Walton played in-conference for the first time on Tuesday and got just the result they were looking for. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 win over Freeport. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Braves have posted against the Bulldogs since March 23, 2021.
Bella Baker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six runs (all of which were unearned) on six hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Zayleigh Jackson, who went 2-for-4 with three runs and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Madison Campbell, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Walton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in five consecutive matchups.
Jay has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-5 record this season. As for Walton, their win bumped their record up to 6-7.
Jay was able to grind out a solid victory over Walton in their previous matchup back in February of 2025, winning 5-1. Will the Royals repeat their success, or do the Braves have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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