Softball Recap: Baker Comes Up Short in High-Profile Contest with Daphne

Baker faced Daphne in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Hornets lost 9-2 to the Trojans. The Hornets have struggled against the Trojans recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.

Baker saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Savannah Diehl, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and two RBI. That triple was Diehl's first of the season.

Baker's defeat dropped their record down to 20-10. As for Daphne, they are on a roll lately: they've won 19 of their last 20 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 25-3 record this season.

Baker will take on Spanish Fort in a tournament on Friday. The Toros will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Hornets surely won't give up without a fight. As for Daphne, they will be taking part in a tournament against Pell City at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.