Softball Recap: Baker picks up fifth straight win at home

By Team Reports Apr 29, 2024, 2:42pm

Softball Recap: Baker Gators vs. Pine Forest Eagles

Baker waltzed into their matchup on Friday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They walked away with a 9-5 victory over the Pine Forest Eagles. That's more bragging rights for Baker, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

CARLIE HOPPS was excellent, going 1-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was JENA FEDORAK, who scored two runs while going 1-for-3.

On Pine Forest's side, Tiara Hall was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Mary Brockett, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and an RBI.

Baker's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-7. As for Pine Forest, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-9.

Baker has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Laurel Hill at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Baker is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season. As for Pine Forest, they are on the road again on Monday to play Escambia at 6:00 p.m. Pine Forest is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.

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