If Mosley was riding high off their 13-3 takedown of Bay last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Mosley Dolphins fell just short of the South Walton Seahawks by a score of 8-6 on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mosley of the 6-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Mosley saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Cash Zirkle, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Braxton McElheney was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
On South Walton's side, Braxton Varnes was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched two innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Varnes was even better at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Frank Wells was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Hudson Mandel, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Mosley now has a losing record at 7-8. As for South Walton, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 7-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mosley will take on Colquitt County at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Colquitt County is coming into the matchup with four straight wins on the road, so Mosley will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for South Walton, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Marianna at 6:00 p.m. The last three games South Walton has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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