Softball Game Preview: Baker Gators vs. Paxton Bobcats

Baker hasn't had much luck against Paxton recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Gators will take on the Bobcats at 6:00 p.m. Paxton took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Baker, who comes in off a win.

Baker will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Tuesday, then bounced right back against Booker T. Washington on Thursday. The Gators were the clear victors by a 14-4 margin over the Wildcats. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Gators' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.

Abigail Griffin made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). Griffin was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. She also hit a triple, marking her first of the season.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Justyce Johns, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in RBI (two). Another player making a difference was Abby Norman, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.

Baker was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .417. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Booker T. Washington only posted a batting average of .167.

Meanwhile, Paxton came up short against Crestview on Friday and fell 8-3. The loss continues a trend for the Bobcats in their meetings with the Bulldogs: they've now lost five in a row.

Paxton's defeat dropped their record down to 7-5. As for Baker, their record now sits at an identical 7-5.

Baker might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Paxton in their previous meeting back in March. Can the Gators avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.