Whitefield Academy won the last time they faced Walker, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Whitefield Academy WolfPack blew past the Walker Wolverines 10-4. Considering the WolfPack have won five contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Cece Springfield was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Springfield was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Amelia Johnson and Kensley Killimett did most of the damage at the plate: Johnson scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Killimett scored two runs while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ashley Boyd, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-1.
Whitefield Academy hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Walker struck out 14 times.
Whitefield Academy now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Walker, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Whitefield Academy will take on Holy Innocents Episcopal at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Walker, they will venture away from home to challenge St. Francis at 2:23 p.m. on Tuesday.
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