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Locust Street wins with walk-off
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Sera Reyes found all eyes focused on her when she strolled into the batter’s box Thursday night at the Warren County Fairgrounds fields. Locust Street was hoping to complete a comeback in the final inning as it trailed Pioneer 11-10 with the bases loaded when Reyes ground her cleats in the dirt and choked up on the bat.Reyes shot a single through the middle, giving Candace Moore and Erica Hernandez enough time to sprint home and score the winning runs as Locust Street walked away with a 12-11 victory in women’s Church League action.Locust Street went into the final frame trailing 11-9, but a lead-off walk to Brittany Bates and singles by Moore and Hernandez loaded the bases with one out. Camerie Martin drew Locust Street within one with a single, setting the stage for Reyes to be the hero.Reyes’ game-winning single was one of four hits for her during the contest.