Softball Recap: Walnut Wins Going Away Against Baldwyn

Wildcats

Margin (Wins)

02/22/25 @ Hickory Flat	19
03/22/25 @ Falkner	13
03/07/25 vs Hickory Flat	10
02/27/25 vs Pine Grove	10
03/28/25 @ Baldwyn	9

Walnut's game on Thursday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They put the hurt on the Baldwyn Bearcats with a sharp 14-5 victory. The result was nothing new for the Wildcats, who have now won six matches by six runs or more so far this season.

Maddie Wilburn was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, she posted two strikeouts, the most she's had since back in February. She was even better at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Baylee Spight, who went 3-for-5 with three doubles, three RBI, and two runs. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high. Brailee Quinn was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 2-for-3.

Walnut kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Baldwyn only managed seven hits.

Walnut's win bumped their record up to 7-8. As for Baldwyn, they dropped their record down to 7-8 with the defeat, which was their sixth straight at home.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Walnut Wildcats challenge Hamilton Lions at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Walnut is facing Hamilton at the right time seeing as Hamilton is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Baldwyn, they will head out to challenge Wheeler at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.