Walkertown is 0-5 against Morehead since April of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Walkertown Wolfpack will be playing at home against the Morehead Panthers at 6:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Walkertown's hitters might be in the hot seat on Tuesday considering what happened against McMichael on Friday. They suffered a tough 10-0 loss at the hands of the Phoenix. Walkertown has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Walkertown saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Heidi Crews, who went 1-for-2 with a stolen base.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Morehead's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They fell just short of Rockingham County by a score of 3-2. Having soared to a lofty 13 runs in the game before, Morehead couldn't push the score so high this time.
Kylee Horsley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Tylar Crawford was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. She 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 Saillie Aheron, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a double and an RBI.
Walkertown's defeat dropped their record down to 10-7. As for Morehead, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-7.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Walkertown has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .510. However, it's not like Morehead struggles in that department as they've averaged .497. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Walkertown suffered a grim 9-2 defeat to Morehead when the teams last played on Wednesday. Will Walkertown have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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