There's no place like home for Walton, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Tuesday. They skirted past the Bozeman Bucks 6-5. For Walton, this counts as revenge for the 8-2 defeat Bozeman walked away with the last time they faced one another back in March.
Bailey Crowther was excellent, going 3-for-4 with three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Gant, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
On Bozeman's side, Hayley Deegins was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she tossed 6.1 innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits. Deegins has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Presley Kent made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-3. Presley Thomason was another key contributor, going 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Walton's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-9-1. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs per game. As for Bozeman, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Walton will take on North Bay Haven Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. North Bay Haven Academy will roll in looking for their 13th straight victory, something Walton surely won't give up without a fight. As for Bozeman, they will be playing at home against Chipley at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bozeman is facing Chipley at the right time seeing as Chipley is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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