Baker Gators (Baker, FL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Freeport Bulldogs (Freeport, FL), 9-8 in a league test.

With the win, Baker upgrades its record to 5-5 on the season. The Gators travel to Crestview (Crestview, FL) to battle the Bulldogs in a non-league test on Tuesday, March 19. The Bulldogs come into the test with a record of 6-4. Crestview lost 7-6 in their recent league test against Fort Walton Beach (Fort Walton Beach, FL)

With the defeat, Freeport falls to 3-4 on the season. The Bulldogs host Walton (DeFuniak Springs, FL) to play the Braves in a non-league battle on Friday, March 15. The Braves enter the battle with a record of 6-2. Walton won 6-1 in their recent non-league battle against Holmes County (Bonifay, FL)