Seven-run fifth inning pays off for girls’ team
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Walker Sod Farm went to the plate first and scored seven runs in the top of the first, but Security Federal sent five runs to the plate in the bottom of the inning. Walker took a 10-5 lead after sending three runs to the plate in the top of the second, but in the bottom of the inning Security Federal answered, tying the game at 10-10.
In the top of the third Walker scored three runs, but Security Federal took the lead in the bottom of the third after scoring seven.
In the fourth inning both teams sent two runs to the plate as Security Federal still held a four run lead. In the top of the fifth Walker Sod sent five runs across the plate and held a one run advantage heading into the bottom of the inning. Security Federal continued to swing the hot bats, scoring seven runs in the inning.
In the top of the sixth Walker Sod Farm got things going and rallied for four runs, but Security Federal got out of the inning with out any more damage being done to take the tournament crown.
For Security Federal, Sarah Panter, Rhiannon Hoover, Emma Holmes, Madison Mason, Bethany Porter, Rachel Johnson, Ella Hale and Nichole Collins had four hits each and Glenna Fuston added two hits. Panter and Mason had a double, triple and home run apiece. Porter, Johnson, Hale, Collins and Fuston had a doubled each.
For Walker Sod Farms, Lauren Hennessee and Alyssa Ledbetter had five hits each. Ericka Turner, Lindsey Cox and Julian Sullivan had four hits apiece. Livia Walker, Brittany McKinley and Lydia Angus had three hits each. Cali Carlson and Emma Cantrell added two hits each. Hennessee, Walker, Cox, Ledbetter, Cantrell, Sullivan and Carlson each doubled and McKinley had a triple.
Security Federal had made its way to the championship game after downing Walker Sod Farm last Thursday night 15-14.
Walker Sod defeated MSI 17-11 in the Monday’s first contest, earning the other spot in the title game.
MSI scored two runs in the top of the first, while Walker sent eight runs to the plate in the bottom of the inning. In the top of the second MSI scored two runs and Walker added two more runs in the bottom of the inning.
MSI failed to score in the top of the third, but Walker sent seven runs to the plate in the bottom of the inning.
In the top of the fourth MSI scored four runs, while holding Walker scoreless. MSI added one run in the fifth and two in the sixth, but it was enough as Walker held on for the victory.
For Walker, Hennessee, Cox, McKinley, Sullivan and Carlson had three hits apiece. Turner, Walker, Ledbetter, Cantrell and Angus had two hits each.
For MSI, Raylee Pack led with four hits, including a home run. Jailyn Bouldin and Mackinzie Pistole had three hits each. Ashlyn Patterson, Devin Kell, Cassie Merriman and Breanna Richardson added two hits apiece and Madison Mayfield had one hit.