Baseball Recap: Baldwin-Woodville Blackhawks vs. Ellsworth Panthers
Baldwin-Woodville came tearing into Thursday's game with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.5 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 5-2 win over the Ellsworth Panthers. That's more bragging rights for Baldwin-Woodville, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Jesse Gorman was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out seven over six innings pitched. Gorman has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Gorman was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances.
Baldwin-Woodville's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-2. As for Ellsworth, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Baldwin-Woodville will take on Spring Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Baldwin-Woodville is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season. As for Ellsworth, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Elk Mound at 5:00 p.m. Elk Mound will roll in looking for their ninth straight win, something Ellsworth surely won't give up without a fight.
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