Baseball Preview: Fernandina Beach Pirates vs. Baker County Wildcats
The Fernandina Beach Pirates will head out on the road to face off against the Baker County Wildcats at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Fernandina Beach is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Fernandina Beach's offense. They fell 3-0 to Episcopal School of Jacksonville on Tuesday.
Fernandina Beach got a good showing from Trace Farmer, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (he also only allowed one walk). Farmer has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Meanwhile, Baker County had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They came out on top against West Nassau by a score of 4-0 on Tuesday. The victory was just what Baker County needed coming off of an 11-1 defeat in their prior matchup.
Colson Altman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just zero earned runs on three hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, Baker County's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Daylon Adams, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Fernandina Beach's loss dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Baker County, their victory bumped their record up to 10-8.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Fernandina Beach has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 7.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Baker County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8.2. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Everything went Fernandina Beach's way against Baker County when the teams last played back in March of 2023 as Fernandina Beach made off with a 10-4 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Fernandina Beach since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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