Ponce De Leon managed to slip by Walton the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Pirates lost 7-1 to the Braves on Friday. The Pirates' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Kiyann Alford put in work while hitting and pitching. She struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up six earned (and one unearned) runs off 11 hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Ponce De Leon's record is now 5-10. As for Walton, their win bumped their record up to 6-10.
Looking ahead, Ponce De Leon will venture away from home to face off against Graceville at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.5 runs per game on average), something the Pirates will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Walton, they will host Freeport at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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