South Walton won the last time they faced Holmes County, and things went their way on Friday too. The South Walton Seahawks walked away with a 7-4 win over the Holmes County Blue Devils.
Ella Troutt was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 17 over nine innings pitched. Troutt was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Anita Palmer, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
On Holmes County's side, Brianna Adams spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on ten hits and racked up nine Ks. Adams has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Holmes County saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lacey Goddin, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
The victory got South Walton back to even at 6-6. As for Holmes County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. South Walton will take on Liberty County at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Liberty County's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so South Walton's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Holmes County, they will head out on the road to square off against Wakulla at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Wakulla will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Holmes County surely won't give up without a fight.
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