Walton scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. Everything went their way against the Baker Gators as the Walton Braves made off with a 15-1 victory. The win was just what Walton needed coming off of an 8-2 loss in their prior contest.
Averi Laird and Raina Pitts were a major factor no matter where they played. On the mound, Laird pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Meanwhile, Pitts didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. At the plate, Laird scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Pitts scored a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Walton got a massive performance out of Chyanne Gregor, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Olivia Gant, who scored four runs while going 3-for-3.
On Baker's side, they saw one different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was MYLEE FRAZIER, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base.
Walton's victory bumped their record up to 6-8-1. As for Baker, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season.
Walton will face off against South Walton at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing is sure in South Walton's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Walton has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road. Baker will take on Escambia at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Escambia has struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed seven runs per game on average), something Baker will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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