Baker waltzed into their match on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 victory over the Walton Braves. That's two games straight that Baker has won by just one run.
HANNAH TWITTY was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off two hits. TWITTY has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. TWITTY was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with an RBI.
In other batting news, CARLIE HOPPS was a standout: she scored two runs while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was EMILY WHIDDON, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Like Baker, Walton also got a great game from a two-way player: Raina Pitts. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Pitts was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Pitts wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Sophia Parker, who went 1-for-4 with an RBI.
Baker pushed their record up to 12-7 with that win, which was their third straight at home. As for Walton, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-12.
Baker has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Paxton at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Paxton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Walton, they will challenge Pensacola Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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