Walnut scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. Everything went their way against the Alcorn Central Bears as the Walnut Wildcats made off with an 18-3 victory. With that win, Walnut brought their scoring average up to 7.7 runs per game.
Neely Hodum was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up two earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Hodum has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hodum was even better at the plate, going 4-for-4 with a home run, three additional RBI, and two doubles.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Addison Hicks, who scored three runs while going 4-for-4. Cadence Rolison was another key contributor, going 3-for-5 with two RBI and a double.
On Alcorn Central's side, Glorianna Johnson stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 1-for-2 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
The victory got Walnut back to even at 3-3. As for Alcorn Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-10-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Walnut will square off against Pine Grove at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Alcorn Central, they will head out on the road to challenge Booneville at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Booneville's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Alcorn Central's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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