It was a good run, but Walton unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Saturday. They fell just short of the Horace Mann Lions by a score of 11-10.
For Horace Mann's part, Zeba Packer and Lily Sussman did most of the damage at the plate: Packer scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4, while Sussman went 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Packer is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Malina Patel, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a double.
Walton's loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-1. As for Horace Mann, they pushed their record up to 5-1 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Walton will take on Bronx High School of Science at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Horace Mann, they will play host again on Monday to welcome Riverdale Country, where first pitch is scheduled at 4:15 p.m. Horace Mann is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.7 runs per game this season.
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