Fort Walton Beach won against Jay last Wednesday with eight runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Friday. The Fort Walton Beach Vikings won by a run and slipped past the Booker T. Washington Wildcats 8-7. That's two games straight that Fort Walton Beach has won by just one run.
Treavor Camden looked comfortable as he pitched 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Maddox Gentry was a standout: he scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Hunter Kidd, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Booker T. Washington's side, Travis Bright was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits.
On the hitting side, Donovan Camacho made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Jasean Mobley was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Fort Walton Beach's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-8. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs per game. As for Booker T. Washington, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-13.
Fort Walton Beach will head out on the road to challenge Choctawhatchee at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Booker T. Washington, they will be playing at home against Lighthouse Private Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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