The Choctawhatchee Indians will challenge the Navarre Raiders at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Choctawhatchee is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Choctawhatchee fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against South Walton on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Seahawks.
AnnMarie Gilbert spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up eight Ks.
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At the plate, Gabbi Barnowsky made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Alivia Vaughan, who scored a run while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, Navarre can bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Monday. Everything went their way against Crestview as they made off with a 15-5 victory. The Raiders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by six runs or more this season.
Renee Hester was a standout: she went 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Karsyn Riddle, who scored three runs while going 3-for-5.
Navarre kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. They are 5-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Choctawhatchee has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.8 runs over those games. As for Navarre, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Choctawhatchee might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from Navarre in their previous meeting back in February. Will the Indians have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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