The Bakersfield Lions will challenge the Plato Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Lions on Monday. Bakersfield put the hurt on Mansfield with a sharp 18-5 win. Winning may never get old, but Bakersfield sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
| 05/11/26 vs Mansfield | 4 |
| 05/07/26 vs Chadwick | 3 |
| 05/01/26 vs Pleasant Hope | 3 |
| 04/21/26 @ Gainesville | 3 |
| 04/16/26 vs Liberty | 3 |
Lexi Clarkson and Kelsey Cotter did most of the damage at the plate: Clarkson got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI, while Cotter went a perfect 3-for-3 with five RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those four runs gave Clarkson a new career-high. Rosie Rogers also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Bakersfield kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Plato made easy work of Pleasant Hope on Monday and carried off an 11-1 victory.
Taylor Utley made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over five innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 16 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Raven Craddock was excellent, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. Maci Shalbot was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one double.
Bakersfield's record now sits at 18-6. As for Plato, their record is now 23-7.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Bakersfield has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .490. However, it's not like Plato struggles in that department as they've averaged .498. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Bakersfield might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Plato in their previous meeting back in May of 2025. Can the Lions avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
