
Wildcats
03/04/25 vs Denison | 15 |
03/07/25 @ Greenville | 13 |
02/13/25 vs Cornerstone Christian | 12 |
02/17/25 @ Coppell | 11 |
02/10/25 vs Reedy | 11 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Walnut Grove). They were the clear victor by a 19-6 margin over the Greenville Lions on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Wildcats, who have now won seven matches by seven runs or more so far this season.
Lyndsey Hooker made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She pitched 2.2 innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with one home run, six RBI, and three runs. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Vivian McKernan, who scored two runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Kailee James was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Walnut Grove pushed their record up to 11-5 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for Greenville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-10 record this season.
Walnut Grove didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 10-3 win against Lovejoy on the 11th. As for Greenville, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 15-6 loss against Sherman on the 11th.
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